Disaster Recovery Centers Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. All locations will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30. The centers assist Oklahomans affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20. The normal operating hours for the three locations include: Cleveland County12 Corners Baptist Church15601 E Etowah RoadNoble, OK 73068Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday.  Wednesday, 8:30 a.m....

Protect Yourself from Contractor Fraud

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Oklahoma residents repair and rebuild their properties after the April 19-20 severe storms, those hiring a contractor should proceed with caution and heed the warning of local and state emergency management officials. When selecting a contractor, you should keep these tips in mind: Do your research. Potentially fraudulent contractors will usually come to you to offer their services — either at your door, on the phone or through email — so be especially wary of solicitors. Don’t offer personal financial information over the phone. Know who you are...

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Claims Office Partners with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to Provide Conservation Restoration Planning to Claimants at No Charge

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has partnered with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to offer landowners the opportunity to request a NRCS Conservation Restoration Plan for their property, tailored to recovering from the Hermit’s Peak Calf/Canyon Fire and subsequent floods. NRCS plans will be provided to claimants at no charge and will be utilized by the Claims Office to streamline the claims review process. Payments based on NRCS plans will be made directly to the claimant. How This Partnership Can Benefit You  The...

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Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McClain and Pottawatomie counties will begin new hours of operation on Thursday, May 18. Both locations will now be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20. Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered....

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Cleveland County

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA and the State of Oklahoma will open a joint Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Cleveland County on Saturday, May 13 to help survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20. The new center joins DRCs previously opened in Pottawatomie and McClain counties. Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at...

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