FEMA: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Middle and West Tennessee
Monday, May 17, 2010 | 03:36am
Mobile Centers to Visit Fayette, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lewis, Macon and Robertson Counties
NASHVILLE – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) will visit six counties designated for federal assistance in Middle and West Tennessee beginning Monday, May 17, for a two-and-half day stay, to provide assistance to people affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on April 30.
MDRC hours of operation are Monday, May 17, from noon to 7 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time at the following locations:
Fayette County
Oakland Fire Department
170 Doss Circle
Oakland, TN 38060
Jackson County
Jackson County Rescue Squad
703 School Drive
Gainesboro, TN 38562
Lauderdale County
National Guard Armory
2425 Highway 51 South
Ripley, TN 38063
Lewis County
Howard P. Moore Emergency Communications Center
1116 Commerce Drive
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Macon County
Lafayette Fire Department
500 Franklin Ave.
Lafayette, TN 37083
Robertson County
Robertson County EMA
1305 Hill St.
Springfield, TN 37172
Mobile DRCs allow FEMA to travel to counties that have been designated to answer questions about applications and to review information FEMA needs to process the applications. Recovery specialists can supply contacts for other programs that may be able to provide assistance.
Disaster officials suggest 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.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives will be at the Disaster Recovery 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.
Other Disaster Recovery Centers currently operating in West Tennessee include:
Middle Tennessee
Cheatham County
Pegram City Hall
308 Highway 70
Pegram, TN 37143
Davidson County
100 Oaks Mall (near the Hollywood 27 Theatre)
719 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204
Davidson County
TSU Ford Residential Complex Community Room
2700 West Heiman St.
Nashville, TN 37208
Davidson County
Hartman Park Community Center
2801 Tucker Road
Nashville, TN 37218
Hickman County
Centerville Church of Christ
138 N. Central Ave.
Centerville, TN 37033
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Civic Hall
350 Pageant Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040
Sumner County
Volunteer State Community College
Wood Campus Center (2nd Floor)
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
Williamson County
Franklin City Hall
109 Third Ave.
Franklin, TN 37064
West Tennessee
Dyer County
Dyersburg Mall
2700 Lake Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Haywood County
Parks and Recreation Building
100 Boyd Ave.
Brownsville, TN 38012
Madison County
West Forest Family Medical Clinic
779 West Forest Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301
McNairy County
Selmer Community Center
230 North 5th St.
Selmer, TN 38375
Shelby County
Millington Civic Center
8077 Wilkinsville
Millington, TN 38353
Tipton County
National Guard Armory
4500 Mueller Brass Road
Centerville, TN 37033
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.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.