As the application period draws to a close, the Disaster Recovery Centers, jointly operated by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), are set to permanently close their doors at 5 p.m., May 25, 2023.
However, in an effort to continue supporting survivors in their recovery journey, specific locations will transition into Document Assistance Drop Off Centers. These centers will provide essential aid to survivors, offering assistance with their applications and accepting necessary documents that support their claims.
For survivors in Humphreys County, the Humphreys County Library located at 105 Hayden St., Belzoni, MS 39038 will serve as a Document Assistance Drop Off Center. Likewise, the Sharkey Issaquena Nursing Home situated at 431 West Race St., Rolling Fork, MS 39159 will cater to survivors in Sharkey County.
The following service centers will operate on specific dates and hours: Friday, May 26, Tuesday, May 30 to Friday, June 2, and Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This extended availability ensures that survivors have ample opportunity to receive the assistance they require.
At these centers, a team of specialists will be present to aid survivors who have already submitted their applications. Survivors will have the chance to ask questions, update their applications, and seek advice on appealing any FEMA determinations they may have received.
In addition to FEMA specialists, representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available at these centers. They will provide guidance, answer questions, and assist survivors in applying for low-interest disaster loans. These loans are designed to offer financial support to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations. The funds can be used for repairs, rebuilding efforts, and the replacement of lost or damaged personal property resulting from the disaster.
