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AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will permanently close Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) next week in the South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28.
The DRCs are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at these locations. The centers will close Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
Cameron:
Harlingen Convention Center
701 Harlingen Heights
Harlingen, TX 78552
San Benito Parks and Recreation Bldg.
705 N. Bowie St.
San Benito, TX. 78586
Hidalgo County
Weslaco EDC
275 S. Kansas Ave.
Weslaco, TX 78596
Pharr Development & Research Center
850 W. Dicker Road
Pharr, TX. 78577
FEMA and SBA are supporting state-led recovery efforts at the recovery centers. Staff can help survivors affected by the storms in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties check the status of their application for disaster assistance. They can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofits and community groups. Residents can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of Texas and the SBA. No appointment is needed.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
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