Mobile disaster recovery comes to Cherokee County

WACO - A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is coming to Cherokee County to offer assistance to residents affected by the severe storms and flooding in the region, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. Recovery specialists will be available to answer questions residents may have about the disaster aid process. The MDRC opened in Jacksonville on Aug. 28 and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 1. It will be located at: Police Center Training Room, 210 W. Larissa St., Jacksonville.

After its service in Jacksonville, the MDRC will continue visiting affected communities throughout the region.

Disaster recovery centers are a one-stop shop for affected individuals to learn more about the disaster aid process. Individuals can meet one-onone with disaster recovery specialists to check on the status of their application, learn about other types of aid that may be available, and receive information about how to avoid future disaster losses when repairing or rebuilding.

Customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand to answer questions and help renters, homeowners, businesses of any size, and private non-profit organizations fill out loan applications.

Texans in declared counties are encouraged to register before visiting a DRC. To register, individuals can call 1-800- 621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800- 462-7585 (TTY) for individuals with speech or hearing impairment.

Online registration is also available at www.fema.gov. The deadline for registration is Octob. 29.