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Thurston County Roads & Transportation Services Division of Emergency Management 2703 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501
FAX (360) 704-2775 PHONE: (360) 754-3360 |
March 10, 2001
Thurston County is opening a Disaster Recovery Center for residents and businesses affected by the recent earthquake on Monday, March 12, in the Capital Mall.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the American Red Cross will be on hand at the Recovery Center, located between Ben Bridge Jewelers and Butterfield Etc. across from the Bon Marche.
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Center will offer low-interest loan information for homeowners, renters and businesses, as well as help with hazard mitigation and other assistance.
Information from the Internal Revenue Service, Housing and Urban Development, legal services and disaster-related unemployment assistance will also be available.
Call 1-800-462-9029 to register for disaster assistance. Hearing or speech-impaired persons may call TTY-1-800-462-7585. Citizens should also call their local jurisdictions to report earthquake related damage. Local numbers are: Thurston County: 754-3360; Olympia: 753-8314; Lacey: 491-5642, and Tumwater: 754-5855.
Only basic needs are addressed with FEMA disaster assistance and will normally not compensate individuals for entire losses. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other help may be in the form of loans. FEMA staff will explain details when called at the toll-free registration number.
Low-interest loans from SBA are available to homeowners, renters and businesses to cover property damage not covered by insurance or other sources.
Citizens can call the Thurston County Emergency Operation Center at 754-3360 for details on building inspections and other disaster related information.