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211 Disaster Info
Updated 5/18/10
April 24, 2010 Storms
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
Attala, Choctaw, Holmes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Union, Warren and Yazoo
Attala County National Guard Armory 911 Highway 35 North Kosciusko, MS 39090
Warren County Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. 15115 Highway 465 Vicksburg, MS 39183
Holmes County Ebenezer Voluntary Fire Dept. 619 Highway 14 Ebenezer, MS
Yazoo County National Guard Armory 2201 Gordon Ave. Yazoo City, MS 39194
Choctaw County Weir High School Gymnasium 265 Marion Kelly Drive Weir, MS 39772
Holmes County City of Lexington Multi-Purpose Complex 22521 Depot Street, Highway 12 East Lexington, MS 39095
People can also apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are staffed 7 a.m. to10 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. Help is available in all languages.
Telephone number for clients to call to apply for assistance other than FEMA: 601-982-4881
Disaster Food Stamps
DSNAP DATES – TIMES – LOCATIONS
DSNAP application sites will operate for five days.
Tuesday, May 11 through Friday, May 14; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
County locations:
Monroe County DHS, 104 ½ N. Mattubba Street, Aberdeen.
Oktibbeha County DHS, 213 Yeates Street, Starkville.
Union County DHS, 923 Fairground Spur Rd., New Albany.
SBA
For homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations of all sizes. These loans are to repair or replace real estate and/or personal property damaged by the storms and flooding.
SBA Customer Service Center from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., CST, toll-free at 800-659-2955 for
Mississippi Commission Volunteer Services
National Guard Armory at 2201 Gordon Avenue in Yazoo City 1.888.353.1793
EMA
Yazoo 662-746-1533
Holmes 662-235-5726
Choctaw 662-285-7633
Attala 662-289-5322
Monroe 662-369-3683
Oktibbeha 662-338-1076
Union 662-534-1992
Warren 601-636-1544
Salvation Army
By app only 601-982-4881
Department of Mental Health, Mississippi Department of Health and Warren Yazoo Mental Health Service(662-746-5712) Stress Management Seminar at Yazoo County High School at 6 p.m.
Feeling tense or nervous.
Crying often or easily.
Anger or irritability.
Feeling numb.
Feeling hopeless.
Sleep disturbance.
Gastrointestinal problems.
Being tired all of the time.
Appetite disturbance.
MEMA COTTAGES (To determine if you are eligible to purchase a Mississippi cottage you must first register for assistance with FEMA by calling 866-621-FEMA (3362). From there a case worker will determine your eligibility.)
Counties: Attala, Choctaw, Holmes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Union, Warren and Yazoo
Cottages are used and will be sold to occupants “as/is.”
No warranty will be given on the cottage or the appliances.
The price of the cottage will be determined based on the survivor’s income.
Potential occupants will have to provide income verification and/or sign an affidavit stating what documents they are unable to provide.
Cottage prices will begin at $351 for one-bedroom units and $567 for two-bedroom units
During the intake, they must bring the following documents:
o Current property tax receipt and deed.
o Board of health acceptance letter for their sewer/water.
o If not the property owner, a new land lease with a minimum term of 20-year land lease from the individual or entity having clear title to the land upon which the cottage is placed.
All potential buyers must have funds available for purchase of the cottage and show proof that they can afford the costs associated with maintaining the cottage on a permanent basis.
They must also provide proof of and maintain homeowners’ insurance; specifically all hazards insurance, including flood and wind, and any other insurance required by the local jurisdiction.
Additionally, potential buyers must also have a functioning sewer/septic system approved by the board of health.
DRC LOCATIONS
DRC County Location Address City / Zip Code Open Closed
1 Yazoo National Guard Armory 2201 Gordon Ave Yazoo City 39194 4/30 TBD
2 Choctaw Weir High School Gymnasium 265 Marion Kelly Drive Weir, MS 39772 4/30 TBD
4 Attala National Guard Armory 911 Hwy 35 North Kosciusko, MS 39090 5/03 TBD
5 Warren Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department 15115 Hwy 465 Vicksburg, MS 39183 5/03 TBD
6 Holmes Ebenezer Fire Department 619 Hwy 14 Lexington, MS 39095 5/03 TBD
8 Monroe Hamilton Community Center 40463 Old HWY 45 South Hamilton, MS 39746 5/10 5/13
May 1, 2010 Storms
Federal Declaration
Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Tippah, and Tishomingo counties (http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)Until further notice, the recovery center will operate Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.to 7 p.m., and Sundays noon until 6 p.m. at the following location:
MEMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Alcorn Arena 2899 South Harper Road Corinth, MS 38834 People first register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585
EMA
Alcorn: 662-286-7737
Benton: 662-224-6337
DeSoto: 662-429-1359
Lafayette: 662-234-5668
Lee: 662-841-9020
Marshall: 662-252-0592
Montgomery: 662-283-1121
Panola: 662-563-6245
Prentiss: 662-728-4610
Tippah: 662-837-4432
Tishomingo: 662-423-7028
Tunica: 662-363-7028
Union: 662-534-7028
Webster: 662-263-8421
The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service will open a volunteer reception center at the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department at 8 a.m. May 6.
Volunteers and tornado-affected residents in Benton and Tippah Counties may call 1-888-353-1793 for more information Salvation Army
Tornado recovery assistance Alcorn & Tippah County residents by appt. only
Tippah County 662-512-0232
Alcorn County 662-287-6979.
Oil Spill
BP has opened three Mississippi community outreach offices, and two Mississippi claims offices. The locations and hours are as follows: Mississippi Community Outreach Centers:
Hancock County
454 Hwy. 90, Suite K
Waveland, MS 39576
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Harrison County
1141 Bayview Ave.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jackson County
710 Delmas Ave.
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mississippi Claims Office:
Harrison County
920 Cedar Lake Road, Suite K
Biloxi, MS 39532
Hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Jackson County
5912 Old Mobile Hwy.
Pascagoula, MS 39581
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Oiled or injured wildlife 1-800-557-1401. (People are urged not to attempt to help injured or oiled animals)
For claims, call 1-800-440-0858.
To volunteer with shoreline clean-up, call 1-866-448-5816.
Poison Control Center at 800 -222-1222 (For any health related concerns regarding the oil spill)
Stranded dolphins or sea turtles: (888) 767-3657
MEMA Oil Spill Line: 866-920-MEMA (6362)
United Way of South Mississippi (228) 896-2213
MDES job openings To apply for these jobs an individual may go to the MDES website, at www.mdes.ms.gov and click on Oil Spill Jobs. Individuals may also call MDES at 1.888.844.3577
AVOID handling any tar balls, and to please report tar ball locations and broken or disconnected boom by calling: (866) 448-5816.
Small Business Administration: Business Recovery Centers. Businesses may obtain loan information and application forms by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or (800) 877-8339 for the hearing impaired, e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, visiting SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance, Offices have been set up at the following locations:
George County
George County Emergency Operations Center
355 Cox Street
Suite J
Lucedale, MS 39452
POC: Lorraine Howell
Office: 601-947-7557
Hancock County
Civic Center
335 Coleman Ave.
Bay St. Louis, MS
POC: Tammy Fayard
Office: 228-467-4134, Cell: 228-254-0190
Harrison County
TBA
Jackson County
Jackson County Fairgrounds Ticket Office
2902 Shortcut Rd
Pascagoula, MS
POC: Jim Hart or June Seaman
Office: 228-762-6043
Stone County
Stone County Courthouse
323 E Cavers Ave., Wiggins, MS
POC: Raven James
Office: 601-762-5084
