Federal-State Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Philly Tomorrow

A federal-state Disaster Recovery Center for those affected by
Hurricane Irene will open tomorrow at 1 p.m.

The Recovery Center will be located on the third floor of the Packard Building, 111 S. 15th Street. After tomorrow, the center will be open
daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Federal and state agencies will be available for assistance.

Applicants, who can visit any Recovery Center regardless of where they live or work, should register
with FEMA first. Registration can be completed online at www.disasterassistance.gov, from a smartphone at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Those
with insurance need to contact their insurance agent and file a
personal claim before contacting FEMA.

Applicants should have available their and their spouse’s social security number, private insurance information if applicable, the address and zip code of the damage property, directions to the damaged property, a daytime phone number and a current mailing address.