The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a new disaster recovery center to help Miami Valley residents affected by the March 14 tornadoes.
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A spokesperson for FEMA said the new center will be located in Augalize County.
It will take place at the Augalize County Administration Building at 209 S. Blackhoof St., in Wapakoneta.
The opening hours are from Tuesday, May 28 to Saturday, June 8 from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The center will be closed on Thursday, May 30, for an event, the spokesperson said.
This will be the second disaster recovery center in Augalize County, as the agency previously opened one in St. Mary’s from May 13 to 18.
FEMA specialists and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be central to helping residents apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents and more.
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According to the spokesperson, tornado survivors can go to any center for help. To find the nearest center, click here.
If you cannot reach a center but need to request FEMA assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362.
For more information about Ohio’s disaster recovery operation, click here.
