FEMA: Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Williamson Counties

NASHVILLE - Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) operated by the state of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are open in Cheatham and Williamson counties to assist those affected by severe storms and flooding that started on April 30. 

 

The DRCs are located at:

 

The centers are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Disaster officials ask that before visiting the centers, people first register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for those with speech and hearing disabilities. Help in all languages is available.

 

Once registered, staff at the recovery center can check an individual’s case, answer questions about claims, or review information needed to process their claim. Recovery specialists also can supply contacts for other programs that may be able to help.

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives will be at the disaster centers to answer any questions about the SBA low-interest disaster loan program for homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations of all sizes. These loans are to repair or replace real estate and/or personal property damaged by the storms and flooding.

 

Representatives will help complete and accept SBA disaster loan applications. Anyone not able to go to a DRC should call the SBA Customer Service Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday or Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., toll-free at 800-659-2955 for information and assistance, or visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance  or send an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

 

FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.