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    August 18, 2022

     

    DR-4665-MO NR-005

    State Media Contact: 573-508-8325 FEMA Media Contact: 225-910-5132

     

    News Release

    Disaster Recovery Center to Reopen in Hazelwood on Monday

    ST. LOUIS – A FEMA disaster recovery center will reopen on Monday, August 22, in Hazelwood (St. Louis County) to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the July 25—28 flooding and severe storms.

     

    Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.

     

    The disaster recovery center location is:

     

    Hazelwood Civic Center East 8969 Dunn Road

    Hazelwood, MO 63042

     

    Opens: Monday, August 22, 12 p.m.–7 p.m.

    Then: Tuesday, August 23—Friday, August 26, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

     

    People directly affected by flooding in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County may visit the recovery center. Before visiting the center, apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-FEMA (3362).

     

    For needs directly related to the July 25—28 flooding, FEMA may be able to provide Individual Assistance grant money that does not have to be repaid for:

     

    • Rental Assistance if you need to relocate because of flood damage

     

    • Personal Property that was damaged or destroyed by flooding

     

    • Lodging Reimbursement if you had to stay in a hotel temporarily

     

    • Basic Home Repairs for homeowners whose primary residence was damaged by flooding
    • Other Serious Needs caused by recent flooding

     

    In addition to the assistance listed, please note the following:

     

    • Only one application per household

     

    • FEMA does not pay for lost or spoiled food

     

    By law, FEMA is not allowed to duplicate insurance payments or assistance provided by other sources.

    Another FEMA disaster recovery center is open seven days a week: Ranken Technical College

    Mary Ann Lee Technology Center

    1313 N. Newstead Ave St. Louis, MO 63113

    (Corner of Newstead and Page)

    Hours: 8 a.m.--7 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice

     

    Other St. Louis-area disaster recovery centers are expected to be announced soon. For updates, follow us on Twitter @MOSEMA and @FEMARegion7.

    Get the latest information at Recovery.MO.gov and FEMA.gov/disaster/4665.

     

    Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.

     

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    FEMA’s mission: Helping people before, during, and after disasters.