New FEMA office opens for Chicago flood victims

September 21, 2010 (CHICAGO)

The new center is located at 95th and King Drive at the Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center. It's Fema's third location in the city. The North Side Disaster Recovery Center is located at 4905 North Avenue (former Old Navy Store) in the 37th Ward. Hours of operation for both locations are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.The Central area Cicero DRC is located at 5410 W. 34th Street.

Residents hit by severe flooding that followed storms and torrential rains back in July can apply for help.

The deadline for applying for flood assistance is October 18.

For additional information and assistance regarding disaster recovery, Illinois homeowners, renters and business owners can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) a special toll-free application number or the TTY 1-800-462-7585. Registration is also available online at WWW.DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV

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