Alabama Disaster Area

What Alabama counties have been designated for disaster assistance as a result of the April 2014 Alabama storms?

What is a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and what services do they provide?

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where applicants may go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs. You can also go to a DRC for questions related to your case.

NOTE: You can register for assistance at a DRC or call 1-800-621-3362. Hearing/speech impaired ONLY Call TTY: 1-800-462-7585.

Some of the services that a DRC may provide are:

• Guidance regarding disaster recovery
• Clarification of any written correspondence received
• Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information
• Answers to questions, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
• Status of applications being processed by FEMA
• SBA program information if there is an SBA Representative at the Disaster Recovery Center site

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