Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened today in Union and Licking counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the centers to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents, learn about ways to make their property more disaster resistant, and get their questions answered in person.
The centers in Licking and Union counties will open temporarily at the following locations, days and hours:
-Liberty Township Community Center
21463 Main St.
Raymond, OH 43067
Hours: Mon. May 13 – Thurs. May 16, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This center will close Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm.
-The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center
Room 126
1219 University Dr.
Newark, OH 43055
Hours: Mon. May 13 – Sat. May 18, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This center will close Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 pm.
Two other center openings were announced yesterday in Auglaize and Logan counties at the following locations, days and hours:
-Galilee Lutheran Church
301 Lincoln Blvd.
Russells Point, OH 43348
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Sundays
-Fairbanks Center at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center
272 Jack Oak Point Rd.
St. Marys, OH 45885
Hours: Mon. May 13 – Sat. May 18, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This center will close Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Additional recovery centers will be opening in other impacted counties soon. To find the center nearest you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC. Survivors may visit any center for assistance.
Assistance in languages other than English, including American sign language, and translated materials are available at these centers. Disaster Recovery Center locations are chosen for their accessibility, with the goal of reaching as many people as possible. Accessible parking spaces are available at all centers.
Survivors don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply without visiting a center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
For even more information about the disaster recovery operation in Ohio, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4777.