Jackson County Disaster Recovery Center Closed Sunday and Labor Day

Source: MGN

MADISON, Miss. – The Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in Jackson County will be closed on Sunday Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.

The center will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 8 a.m.

The center is located at:

Riverfront Community Center
4400 Denny St.
Moss Point, MS 39563

Days and hours:

  • Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At Disaster Recovery Centers homeowners and renters can meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

  • FEMA application specialists can answer questions about application status. They also can help with new applications.
  • MEMA representatives can answer questions about unmet needs and potential state and local resources. They may make referrals to nonprofit organizations.
  • Disaster loan specialists from the Small Business Administration can explain how loans can help both homeowners and businesses. They also can provide details about loan terms.
  • Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach specialists will talk with homeowners, renters, and businesses on techniques to make them and their property more resilient.

Going to a center is not necessary to apply with FEMA. Apply by phone by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or online at DisasterAssistance.gov. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

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