DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPENING IN JASPER AND RINGGOLD COUNTIES
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240712/disaster-recovery-centers-opening-jasper-and-ringgold-counties]


Release Date: 
Tháng 7 12, 2024 

FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Jasper and Ringgold counties to provide
one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and
flooding this spring.

Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available
services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete
or check the status of their applications.

JASPER COUNTY

Newton Community School District – 

West Academy 
1302 First Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208

 

1 p.m. – 6 p.m. July 15

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues - Sat.

 

RINGGOLD COUNTY

United Baptist Presbyterian Church 

2343 US Highway 169
Mount Ayr, IA 50854

 

 

1 p.m. – 6 p.m. July 15

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tues - Sat.

All DRCs are closed on Sundays.

FEMA funding is available to homeowners and renters for severe storms,
tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 20-31 in ADAIR, ADAMS, CEDAR,
JASPER, MONTGOMERY, POLK AND STORY COUNTIES. FEMA funding is also
available for
homeowners and renters in CLARKE, HARRISON, MILLS, POLK, POTTAWATTAMIE, RINGGOLD, SHELBY AND UNION COUNTIES for the
April 26-27 tornadoes and storms. Iowans can visit any open DRC for
assistance if needed.

FEMA can provide money to eligible homeowners and renters for help
with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs
and other needs not covered by insurance.

To save time, please apply with FEMA online or by phone before
visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

HOW TO APPLY WITH FEMA

	* Visit DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.DisasterAssistance.gov]
	* Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
	* Download and use the FEMA app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products].
	* Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).
	* Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS),
captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for
that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA
assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI

Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with
disabilities and others with access and functional needs. They are
equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as amplified
phones, caption phones, video phones, wheelchair ramps and other
resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources.

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 833-285-7448.