Flood Survivors Urged to Take Time Now to Visit Virginia Beach Disaster Recovery Center
Editor's note: The Federal Emergency Management Agency published the following information:
Virginia Beach, VA - - (December 14, 2016) - - With the holiday spirit in the air, disaster survivors may be busy with their “to do” lists—shopping for gifts, going to parties and events, and getting together with friends and family.
To ensure that you receive all the disaster assistance for which you are eligible, you may want to add a visit to the Virginia Beach Disaster Recovery Center to your list.
At the recovery center, FEMA specialists are on hand to help you:
• Register
• Appeal FEMA decisions
• Find rental resources
• Check the status of your submitted application
• Get answers to other questions about assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration is at the recovery center to help homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes with applications for low interest recovery loans. The SBA is ready to talk with you about these loans and answer your questions. You can also sign the paperwork to complete your loan agreement or check the status of your submitted loan application.
The recovery center also offers information on modifications that can make your property more flood proof.
Virginia Beach Disaster Recovery Center
Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.- Sat., until further notice
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Enter main door, turn right, near Cafe
You do not have to visit a recovery center to register for assistance from FEMA. Many of the services available at the recovery centers are also available on the FEMA Helpline). Call
800-621-3362, for voice, 711 or video relay services or 800-462-7585 for TTY users. The Helpline is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.
If you have any questions about your application or if you need to register for aid, the Helpline can assist you. You may also register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov
or with the FEMA Mobile App.
Additional information about this disaster is available at www.fema.gov and www.vaemergency.gov. Virginians seeking information about disaster-related services and unmet needs should call Virginia 211, a statewide information and referral service. For free legal assistance call 800-552-7977, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the FEMA Mobile App, or by calling 800-621-3362.
Information source: Federal Emergency Management Agency