NEW LOCATION FOR DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN FORT BEND COUNTY

November 14, 2017



FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS – The FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) that was opened in Rosenberg on September 25, 2008 had to close this week due to the start of early voting. During their lease at the Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex, 622 residents received face-to-face FEMA assistance. In order to continue to provide assistance for those who suffered damage from Hurricane Ike, a new location opened for business on Saturday, October 25, 2008. The new DRC location is located at: The Park at Sugar Creek 14025 Southwest Freeway, Suite 202 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Operating Hours Beginning October 27, 2008 Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday At the DRC, visitors can: Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance including grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repair and other serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other sources Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance Receive referrals to the American Red Cross and other voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs Learn cost-effective measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses Residents should bring their identification, social security number, insurance information, proof of address and contact numbers when they visit the DRC to expedite the process. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DRC. There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov (http://www.fema.gov/) or call FEMA’s toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. ### Please visit http://www.fortbendcountynews.info for more information pertaining to local events and updates.