FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center to Open Sunday in Wilson County (North Carolina)
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Published on 10-16-2016 03:20 AM
FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center to Open Sunday in Wilson County (North Carolina)
October 16, 2016
Raleigh, NC - - October 15, 2016 - - North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about federal assistance at a disaster recovery center opening Sunday in Wilson County.
Location:
DaVita Dialysis Center (Old Location)
2693 Forest Hills Rd.
Wilson, N.C. 27893
Hours:
•Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (until further notice)
•Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Disaster recovery centers are staffed with representatives from FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates about applications.
Disaster survivors may register the following ways:
• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.
• Survivors requiring a reasonable accommodation (American Sign Language interpreting, Braille large print, etc.) while visiting a recovery center may call the appropriate Helpline number for support. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Help is available in most languages, and information on the registration process is available in ASL at
http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/111546
FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
For more information on the North Carolina recovery, visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4285; or visit the North Carolina Emergency Management website at ncdps.gov/. Follow FEMA on Twitter at @femaregion4.
Information source: Federal Emergency Management Agency