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Dear Media Partners,
Earlier today, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) issued a news release regarding the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Alpine Township at the Henze Center Community Room (Alpine Township Fire Station 1) located at 1100 Henze Drive in Comstock Park for residents and business owners impacted by the August 24 - 26 tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding.
The DRC will be open for one week only starting on Monday, March 11, and ending on Saturday, March 16. The hours of operation for the DRC will be Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The DRC will close permanently at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.
The purpose of this DRC is to assist people who are applying for FEMA or Small Business Administration (SBA) financial assistance including temporary lodging, basic home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses.
Residents and business owners who suffered property damage or other losses due to this weather event have until April 8, 2024, to apply for assistance from FEMA or SBA. They can do so by either calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or going online at disasterassistance.gov to complete the application. It is important to note that multilingual operators are available to assist those who may require language support.
If residents or business owners need assistance filling out their application, have questions about their application, or if have received a notice of ineligibility that they wish to challenge, they can come to the DRC to meet in person with FEMA and SBA representatives. Notices of ineligibility are routine in this process and do not necessarily mean that one cannot receive assistance. Many times, it means that they have not yet provided enough information for the application to be approved.
FEMA has also assembled numerous press releases that address many of the frequently asked questions people have when applying for assistance. Click here to review this information.
Your coverage of this information will be invaluable in reaching and informing those who may need assistance. We appreciate your continued partnership in keeping the community informed during times of crisis.
Sincerely,
Matt Groesser
Kent County Emergency Management Coordinator
For media interview requests, please direct all inquiries to matt.groesser@kentcountymi.gov
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