DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS TO OPEN IN ALBERT LEA AND WORTHINGTON
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240826/disaster-recovery-centers-open-albert-lea-and-worthington]


Release Date: 
Août 26, 2024 

ST. PAUL – FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers will open Tuesday,
August 27, 2024, to help residents kickstart their recovery after the
severe storms and flooding of June 16 – July 4. 

Specialists from FEMA, the state of Minnesota and the U.S. Small
Business Administration will be at the centers to help survivors apply
for federal disaster assistance, upload documents, get their questions
answered in person, access other types of help that may be available
and learn ways to make their property more disaster resistant.

These centers will be open at the following location, days and hours:
 

ALBERT LEA FIRE RESCUE 
417 S. Newton Avenue 
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MON.
SEPT 2, FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.

JBS FIELD HOUSE 
700 2nd Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MON.
SEPT 2, FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.

Additional recovery centers will be opening in other impacted counties
soon. To find the center nearest you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC
[https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator]. Survivors may visit any
center for assistance.

Assistance in languages other than English, including American sign
language, and translated materials are available at these centers.
Disaster Recovery Center locations are chosen for their accessibility,
with the goal of reaching as many people as possible. Accessible
parking spaces are available at all centers. 

Survivors don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply
for FEMA assistance. To apply without visiting a center, go online
to DisasterAssistance.gov
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download the FEMA mobile app
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or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service
such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others,
give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.

For even more information about the disaster recovery operation in
Minnesota, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4797
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4797].