A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IS OPEN IN SAN BENITO COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230427/disaster-recovery-center-open-san-benito-county]


Release Date: 
四月 21, 2023 

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in
Hollister, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and
flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster
assistance.

Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists
face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can
also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications.
Recovery specialists can also provide information on any rental
assistance available or fax any requested documents to a FEMA
processing center. They can also scan or copy new information or
documents needed for case files.

Specialists at the centers can also direct you to operators who can
communicate in Spanish and many other languages by request. The
centers also offer printed material in multiple languages.

Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to
all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive
technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please
notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.

Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply
for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov
[http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov], use the FEMA mobile app or call
the FEMA HELPLINE AT 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available
from 4 A.M. TO 10 P.M. PDT DAILY.)  If you use video relay service
(VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number
for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who
speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to
FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI]

The address of the center is: 

Strada Verde Innovation Park (Warehouse)

354 First Street

Hollister, CA 95023

HOURS:  09:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, closed Sundays

 

Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also
available at the recovery centers to provide program information and
explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. These
loans are offered to homeowners and renters, business owners and
private nonprofits.

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation specialists can share home-improvement tips
and techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.