LUCERNE, Calif. -- Wednesday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. FEMA will be available in Lucerne Harbor Park located at 6225 East Highway 20, Lucerne, according to a statement issued Tuesday afternoon by the County of Lake.
The Upper Lake Disaster Recovery Center will continue to operate at 9460 Main Street but is discontinuing Sunday operations. Sunday DRC availability has been discontinued as of this week, but the DRC remains open, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ranch and River Fire survivors who attend the Harbor Park event can register for FEMA services, and get information on forms of federal assistance available to residents, renters, and businesses, including grants and low-interest disaster loans from the United States Small Business Association (SBA). These tools and the information offered by FEMA representatives can be particularly critical supports for qualifying un- and under-insured individuals.
"If you were impacted by the Ranch and River fires, supports are available. Come to Lucerne or the DRC and discuss your situation with FEMA. They will help ensure you are matched to the services that best fit your needs,” Lake County Recovery Coordinator Nathan Spangler said in the statement.
Attendees are encouraged to bring the following information:
· Social Security number (one per household)
· Address of the damaged home or apartment
· Description of the damage
· Information about insurance coverage
· Telephone number
· Mailing address
· Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
Ranch and River Fire survivors may also apply for assistance online, or by phone:
· www.disasterassistance.gov/
· 800-621-3362 (including users of 711 or Video Relay Service)
· 800-462-7585 (TTY)
These phone numbers are toll-free, and available 7 a.m.-11 p.m., every day.
FEMA to visit Lucerne Harbor Park Wednesday
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