DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER TO OPEN IN MAYES COUNTY
01/25/2006

Oklahoma City - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Chouteau on Friday, Jan. 27, and serve applicants for federal and state disaster assistance through Thursday, Feb. 2. A second DRC continues to operate in Stephens County.

Mayes County
Jan. 27 through Feb. 2

Town Hall
110 North McCracken Street
Chouteau, OK 74337

Daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sun, 1/29, 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Stephens County
Jan. 24 through Jan. 30

Stephens County Fairgrounds
1616 South 13th Street
Duncan, OK 73533

Daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

These DRC s will provide disaster registrants in the areas they are serving with an opportunity to check on the status of their applications and meet with federal and state disaster program specialists, as well as loan representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Those impacted by wildfires are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is1.800.462.7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired.  After applying, those who have questions may visit any center and meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

Homeowners, renters and business owners must still register with FEMA for federal and state disaster assistance even if they have also registered with volunteer and community organizations.

Applicants may also register online by going to the FEMA website at http://www.fema.gov and clicking on the button in the upper right-hand portion of the page marked ¿Register for Disaster Assistance Online.