FEMA Sets Up Recovery Center In Gloucester County After Tornado

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been established at the library in Mullica Hill to help residents who are recovering from the tornado that hit South Jersey last week. The library is located at 389 Wolfert Station Road in Mullica Hill.

“FEMA places DRCs in or near affected communities, in an area that offers equal access and resources to everyone,” Gloucester County Commissioner Director Robert M. Damminger said. “The DRC will be able to assist any resident impacted by the Sept. 1 tornado that affected the Gloucester County area, including residents of the townships of Harrison, Mantua, Deptford and the Boroughs of Wenonah and Woodbury Heights.”

At the DRC, residents can:

• Learn about disaster assistance programs.
• Apply for disaster assistance.
• Check the status of their FEMA application.
• Learn about FEMA notices or letters.
• Find housing and rental assistance information.
• Get referrals to agencies that offer other assistance.
• Meet with a Small Business Administration (SBA) agent.

The DRC’s hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“We encourage any resident affected to visit the Reception Center to talk to FEMA representatives about the resources available to you and your family,” Damminger said. “Gloucester County is committed to recovery and will assist any resident that is in need. The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management remains open and is working directly with our municipalities to continue to keep residents safe and informed.”

Anyone who is in need of help or who has additional questions can call 856-307-4805. Resources are also available at https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/1277/Gloucester-County-Tornado-912021

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