Disaster Recovery Center relocated

The Federal/State Scarborough Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has relocated from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Road to Candlelight Church of Christ, 4215 Watonga Road.

The center opened August 23 at 8 a.m. and will operate until further notice.

All DRCs are open daily, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, all centers will close for the Labor Day weekend beginning September 1 through the 3 and will reopen the following morning.

At the centers, individuals may receive information about various programs, check the status of applications, apply for loans and grants, obtain tax forms to file for disaster losses and get tips on rebuilding and preventing losses from future disasters.

Those affected by Tropical Storm Allison may apply for disaster assistance by calling FEMA’s toll-free application number at 1-800-462-9029 (TTY 1-800-462-7585 for speech and hearing impaired) The deadline to apply for assistance is September 7, 2001.