FEMA Announced at the Washington County Commissioners Meeting Thursday.
this report from Classic hits 92.7 and 95.3 on 2 agenda items.
FEMA Press Release
April 12, 2024
DR-4764-ME NR 009
FEMA News Desk: (617) 551-0631
FEMA email address: FEMA-DR-4754/4764-ME-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov
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News Release
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Washington County
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – The State of Maine and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center
(DRC) in Washington County. The DRC is a temporary facility established to help survivors recover
from the severe storms and flooding from January 9-13. The location of the DRC is:
University of Maine
Torrey Building
40 University Drive
Machias, ME 04654
The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Other DRCs currently open to assist survivors:
York County – Wells Fire Station #2, 585 N Berwick Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Hancock County – Moore Community Center, 125 State St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 County
Cumberland County – Old Orr’s Island Schoolhouse, 1594 Harpswell Islands Road, Orr’s
Island, ME 04066
DRCs provide disaster survivors with information from Maine state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S.
Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance and disaster
loans, update applications and learn about other resources available.
DRCs are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that
allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available. The centers
also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.
It is not necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply. Survivors can go online to
DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The line is open every day
from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as
video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To
view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster
Assistance – YouTube.
For the latest information on Maine’s recovery from the severe storm and flooding from January 9-
13-, 2023, visit Maine Flood Resources And Assistance Hub and 4764 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA on
X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion1 and at facebook.com/fema.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex
(including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English
proficiency, economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, you can call the Civil Rights
Resource line at 833-285-7448