COLERAIN – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Colerain Community Building, 106 W. Academy St., Colerain beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, April 21.

Hours of operation on Thursday will be 12 noon to 7 p.m. and beginning Friday, April 22,  the Center will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Affected residents and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. Applicants are encouraged to preregister and be assigned a claim number. Please bring preregistration information with you to the Disaster Recovery Center.

Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.

Citizens who are unable to go to a Disaster Recovery Center can apply for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.