FEMA: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Chico

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), jointly operated by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will open in Chico on Friday, November 16.

The DRC offers information concerning resources available to homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the ongoing Camp Fire wildfire.

The Chico DRC will be located at:

Former Sears Store, Chico Mall, 1982 East 20th Street, Chico, CA 95928

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Sunday

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

(Closed Thanksgiving Day)

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damages to their cars, homes and businesses. Survivors who have unmet emergency needs may apply for aid online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week. Multi-lingual operators are available.

DRCs are accessible for individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs. They have on-site communication accessibility tools, including amplified listening devices, Video Relay

Applicants may apply to the SBA online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339.

Applicants for disaster assistance should have the following information at hand:

* Social Security number.

* Address of the damaged primary residence.

* Description of the damage.

* Information about insurance coverage.

* A current contact telephone number.

* An address where they can receive mail.

* Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.

California residents in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties can find the closest DRC by going online at fema.gov/drc or texting 43362 with the message DRC and their ZIP Code. Standard message and data rates apply.