Officials Tour FEMA Disaster Recovery Center In Rockland

ORANGEBURG, NY — FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Orangetown was visited Friday by Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Chris Kear, Town of Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny and Assemblyman Mike Lawler.

The center was opened after Hurricane Ida slammed the region last month. SEE: Rockland Added To Ida Disaster Declaration. County residents and business owners can get in-person help there applying for all forms of disaster assistance.

During post-hurricane Ida's deluge Sept. 1-3, Rockland homes, businesses and infrastructure suffered. SEE: 85 Rescues In Ida-Flooded Rockland

"While FEMA is unable to duplicate insurance payments residents may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the storm and flooding," Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear said in September.

Long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance and that do not duplicate benefits from other agencies or organizations.

The center is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week at the Orangetown Soccer Complex Building, 175 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg NY.