A federal-state Disaster Recovery Center for those affected byHurricane 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 opendaily 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 registerwith 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).Thosewith insurance need to contact their insurance agent and file apersonal 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.
