August 29, 2011
DR-1981-ND NR-060
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be closed Saturday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day Weekend. They will reopen, Tuesday, Sept. 6.
DRCs affected include:
Bank of North Dakota
1200 Memorial Highway
Bismarck
Ward County Courthouse
315 Third St., SE
Minot
Regular hours of operation for the DRCs are: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
DRCs are open to provide disaster assistance to North Dakota residents who have been affected by the spring flooding. They are open for residents who like to speak one-on-one to recovery representatives. However, it is not necessary to visit a center to receive disaster assistance. State and federal officials encourage those affected by the disaster to register for assistance immediately by calling: 800-621-3362 (also applies for VRS and 711-Relay users) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free line is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. Individuals may also register for disaster assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or with a smart phone at m.fema.gov.