FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center In Danville

DANVILLE, CA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Danville to help Contra Costa residents impacted by the January storms. The center, which is operated in coordination with the State of California Office of Emergency Services and the Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services, will help anyone who has experienced personal property damage to connect directly with recovery resources.

The center is located at 510 La Gonda Way in Danville and will operate from Wednesday, Feb. 15 until March 1. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Center can help residents:

• Apply directly for assistance. Residents can still apply online or check the status of their application at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
• Learn more about disaster assistance programs;
• Learn the status of a FEMA application;
• Ask questions regarding eligibility;
• Find housing and rental assistance information;
• Get answers to questions or resolve issues; or
• Get referrals to agencies that might offer other assistance.

Other resources through the California Office of Emergency Services — CalOES — and the Small Business Administration — SBA — will also be available.

On Feb. 2, Contra Costa County was approved for Individual Assistance or IA. FEMA provides IA to eligible individuals and households who have sustained losses as a direct result of a disaster that receives a federal disaster declaration.

Those who have experienced personal property damage should contact their insurance company first to determine what resources might be available. FEMA provides assistance to applicants for uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs.

A similar center opened on Gleason Drive in Dublin for Alameda County residents.

— Patch editor Maggie Fusek contributed to this report.