Release date:
MAY 4, 2014
Release Number:
DR-4175-MS NR 002
State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Louisville and Tupelo
PEARL, Miss. – Mississippi residents affected by the recent series of storms, tornadoes and flooding can now visit disaster recovery centers in Louisville and Tupelo if they have questions about disaster assistance. Additional recovery centers are being planned for the other declared counties.
The disaster recovery centers will be open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are located at:
Winston County
Georgia Pacific Building
826 S. Church Ave.
Louisville, MS 39339
Lee County
Old Tupelo Water and Light Building
320 Court St.
Tupelo, MS 38804
Specialists from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand to answer questions. Survivors will be able to:
- Discuss their individual disaster-related needs.
- Submit any additional documentation needed, such as occupancy or ownership verification documents and letters from insurance companies.
- Find out the status of an application.
- Obtain information about different types of state and federal assistance.
- Get help from SBA specialists in completing low-interest disaster loan applications for homeowners, renters and business owners.
- Receive referrals to the American Red Cross and other voluntary organizations to help with immediate disaster-related needs.
Before going to a center, if possible, survivors should register with FEMA. Apply for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov, via smartphone at m.fema.gov or by phone at
800-621-3362. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability can call (TTY) 800-462-7585.
Disaster assistance may include money to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs. Low-interest SBA loans may also be available for losses not covered by insurance or other source.
www.fema.gov
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