DISASTER CENTER TO CLOSE IN CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May County Director of Emergency Management Frank McCall reminded residents that the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will close in Cape May County at the end of the day on Wednesday, October 12th.  The Center has been open in Cape May County to provide assistance to those who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene.
The center, located in the lower level of the Cape May County Main Library, 30 West Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through tomorrow.
At the center, visitors can:
• Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance.
• Get help completing applications for U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations.
• Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance.
• Receive referrals to voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs.
• Learn cost-effective measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses.
Residents are urged to register with FEMA before visiting the Disaster Recovery Center.  To register go to www.disasterassistance.gov or call FEMA toll-free, 800-621-FEMA (3362).  Those with access or functional needs and who use a TTY, may call 800-462-7585; or, use 711 or Video Relay Service to call 800-621-3362. Telephone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET; multilingual operators are available.