MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – A disaster recovery center, jointly operated by the state of California’s Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has opened in Mendocino County, to offer residents affected by the devastating October 2017 wildfires a one-stop-shop for disaster assistance.

The center is located at 1375 N. State St., Ukiah, and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

The center offers a continuation of services from a previous location at Mendocino College.

Staffing the disaster recovery center, or DRC are representatives from FEMA, Cal OES, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies.

Residents of any of the designated counties – Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Orange, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba – can seek help at the Mendocino County DRC.

Before visiting the DRC, survivors are encouraged to apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585.

Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Applicants should have the following information at hand:

– Social Security number.
– Address of the damaged primary residence.
– Description of the damage.
– Information about insurance coverage.
– A current contact telephone number.
– An address where they can receive mail.
– Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.