SALINE COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

CJ ENGEL DIRECTOR

102 S MAIN ST. LEVEL B  BENTON, AR 72015  (501) 303-5649

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Established in Saline County

Saline County, AR – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center has been established in Saline County to assist affected residents of the storm and flooding damage sustained from the April 29th - 30th severe weather. The center is located at 23581 I-30 Bryant, AR 72022 inside the gymnasium of Indian Springs Baptist Church and is expected to operate through the end of July, 2017. Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are staffed in the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. They are also able to assist affected residents in applying for federal disaster assistance who would prefer to do so in person or for those who need special assistance in the registration process. Citizens can also register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or online at www.disasterassistance.gov.

The center’s operation hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This facility will be closed on Sundays.

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