Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where disaster survivors can get information and advice about community, state and federal agencies and other available assistance. They are accessible to all, including people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs.
The recovery centers, which began opening April 16, are staffed with trained FEMA specialists as well as representatives from Tennessee state agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
These specialists can clarify information provided by FEMA or other agencies; they can explain the rental assistance available to homeowners and renters; they can help submit your documents to a FEMA processing center; and they can scan or copy new information or documents needed for case files. No appointment is needed to visit any recovery center.
Disaster recovery center visitors can connect with other agencies for help with immediate needs (such as removing storm debris, damaged belongings and construction materials that may present a health hazard, etc.). Recovery center specialists can also help survivors navigate FEMA recovery programs and insurance issues.
SBA representatives can provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profits.
All recovery centers are accessible. Their assistive technology equipment allows survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and American Sign Language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.
Below are the hours and locations of all open centers:
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DRCs by County |
Address |
Hours of Operation/Days (Central Daylight Time) |
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Cannon |
East Side Elementary School 5658 McMinnville Highway Woodbury, TN 37190 |
Opened Friday, April 21 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday |
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McNairy |
The Latta Theater 205 W. Court Avenue Selmer, TN 38375 |
Opened Tuesday, April 18 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
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Tipton |
Dyersburg State Community College Public Library 3149 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 |
Opened Sunday, April 16 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
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Wayne |
Lincoln Brass Works 309 Hurricane Meadows Drive Waynesboro, TN 38485 |
Opened Saturday, April 22 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
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MOBILE DRCs by County |
Address |
Hours of Operation/Days (Central Daylight Time) |
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Hardeman |
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 4050 Lake Hardeman Road Saulsbury, TN 38067 |
Open: Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday |
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Hardin |
Crump Fire Hall 3020 Highway 64 Crump, TN 38327 |
Open: Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday |
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Macon |
Macon County Emergency Communications District 898 Highway 52 By Pass East Lafayette, TN 37083 |
Open: Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday |
After the Disaster Recovery Centers close, those who have an ongoing need for FEMA assistance can still get information about available recovery programs. Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
You may also apply for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the Helpline, which is open from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Daylight Time daily.
For the latest information on Tennessee’s recovery from the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4701. You may also follow TN.gov/TEMA; Twitter.com/TEMA, Facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo, @FEMARegion4/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.