Disaster Recovery Center remains open in Doniphan, deadline to apply approaches

There are three weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance related to severe weather on Memorial Day weekend. The deadline is Sept. 23.

Disaster Recovery Centers remain open at Doniphan and Sikeston. The Dexter DRC closed Friday.

“Anyone who was impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and

flooding living in one of 10 Missouri counties is eligible to apply for FEMA assistance,” FEMA officials report.

The 10 counties are: Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon,

Stoddard and Texas.

The Sikeston DRC is located at the YMCA, 511 Taylor Street in Sikeston.

The Doniphan DRC is located at 209 West Highway St.

Both DRCs will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday

and resume operating hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

FEMA assistance for individuals and households is in the form of grants that can help pay for eligible, disaster-related costs associated with a temporary place to stay, minimal home repairs and/or other serious needs not covered by insurance or other programs. The grants also can pay for features to help persons with a disability to repair or improve accessibility to their houses.

Residents can also apply by:

• Online at www.disasterassistance.gov

• Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

• Download the FEMA App and apply using a mobile device.