May 1st, 2011
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Author: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened six disaster recovery centers in four Alabama counties to help those whose homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed by Wednesday’s tornadoes.
The centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice, according to a FEMA statement.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency and other agencies will be at the centers to explain assistance programs and help survivors apply for disaster aid.
If possible, before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm losses should register with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362 or online at FEMA’s website. Those with speech or hearing impairment may call (TTY) 800-462-7585. Help is available in most languages.
Persons affected by the storms can also apply for federal assistance through a web-enabled mobile device or smartphone. Visit m.fema.gov and follow the link to “apply online for federal assistance.”
Federal disaster assistance can include grants for rental assistance and home repairs, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help recover from the effects of the disaster.
The disaster recovery centers are located at:
DeKalb County
Tom Bevill Center, 115 Main St. W, Rainsville, Ala.
Jefferson County
Union Hill Baptist Church, 7049 Taylors Ferry Road, Bessemer, Ala.
National Guard Armory, 140 Cane Creek Road, Warrior, Ala.
Old Ashley Furniture Store, 3429 Lowery Parkway, Fultondale, Ala.
Marengo County
National Guard Armory, 2599 East Coats Ave., Linden, Ala.
Walker County
Cordova High School, 183 School Road, Cordova, Ala.
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