DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Residents in Dallas County affected by recent storms can seek help at two new Disaster Recovery Centers opening Saturday, June 15.
The recovery centers are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Dallas County and local cities, according to a Friday news release.
“Our Disaster Recovery Centers provide face to face help for those affected by the May storm and power outages,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins.
One-on-one help will be provided at the recovery centers for those impacted by the severe storms last month, which resulted in thousands of people losing power across the Dallas County area.
The centers are holding a soft opening on Friday afternoon and will officially open at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Operations run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Recovery centers are located at Williams Elementary School (1821 Oldgate Lane, Garland, Texas 75042) and at Network of Community Ministries (1500 International Parkway, Suite 300, Richardson, Texas 75081).
Resources and contact information
Assistive technology is available at the centers for people with disabilities or access needs and translators or sign language interpreters can be provided by calling 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
For people who prefer assistance via the phone or internet, you can call 800-621-3362 or visit www.disasterassistance.gov.
Dallas County residents do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance, according to Dallas County officials.
Homeowners and renters can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA app or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Applications for FEMA assistance are due by Tuesday, July 16.
