FEMA Opens Temporary Disaster Recovery Center In Southfield

SOUTHFIELD, MI — FEMA opened a new Disaster Recovery Center in Southfield on Wednesday to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding.

The new center is in the Southfield Center at 26000 Evergreen Road, located in the Parks and Recreation Building across from City Hall.

The new Center will only be open from Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 16. Its hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 10 and Columbus Day, Oct. 11.

People seeking this federal assistance should register for it before visiting the Center. People can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). TTY users can call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.

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The Disaster Recovery Center will also offer the opportunity to:

• Register for FEMA assistance by using phone banks at the center.
• Check the status of your application.
• Meet with a FEMA applicant assistance representative.
• Obtain information about state agencies and voluntary organizations.
• Discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for businesses, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters and receive help inputting your application or documents.
• Obtain information about additional resources available and how to reduce future damage.