BATON ROUGE, La. – Drive-thru Disaster Recovery Centers will re-open in Beauregard and Cameron parishes Oct. 13.
The drive-thru centers are staffed with FEMA personnel who are available to scan documents, assist with registration and answer questions about disaster assistance programs.
Each center operates under strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure visitors are safe. Masks or face coverings are required for entry and service. Visitors remain in their cars. A specialist wearing a face mask will receive documents through the window and return them.
No appointments are necessary. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
The drive-thru centers are located at:
Beauregard Parish
War Memorial Civic Center
250 W. 7th St.
DeRidder, LA 70634
Cameron Parish
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
1428 Hwy. LA 27
Bell City, LA 70630
Additional centers are already open in Louisiana. Survivors may visit any center in Louisiana. To locate the closest center, call the FEMA Helpline, visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov or egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator or download the FEMA Mobile App at fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/app.
Survivors do not need to visit a drive-thru center to apply or update their application. To ask individual questions or submit information:
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585 Visit disasterassistance.gov/ Download the FEMA Mobile App at fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/app To find a drive-thru DRC you can text 43362 and type DRC (Your Zip Code) for example DRC 12345. On an Android device, text 2637643 (ANDROID) to 43362; on an Apple device, text 27753 (APPLE) to 43362 or call 211 or text 527435837 (LASHELTER) to 898-211. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.
SBA low-interest disaster loans are available for businesses of any size and certain nonprofits up to $2 million for property damage. For small businesses, those engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofits can borrow up to $2 million for working capital needs even if there is no property damage.
Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace a primary residence. For homeowners and renters, up to $40,000 to replace personal property, including vehicles, is available.
Businesses and residents can apply online at www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For assistance completing an SBA application, call 800-659-2955. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call (800) 877-8339 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For the latest information on Hurricane Laura, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4559 or follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.
