Three new FEMA disaster recovery centers open in Harris, Liberty and Trinity counties – Houston Public Media

There are three new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery centers in Harris, Liberty and Trinity counties after a derecho hit the Houston area earlier this month.

The storms destroyed buildings and trees and left many Houstonians without power. FEMA workers will be present at seven centers in total, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until residents are cared for.

“Enjoy us while we’re here.” Help us help you. Contact us, ask your questions, bring your documentation if you’re not sure what you need,” said FEMA spokesperson Lenisha Smith.

Smith said workers at the centers will guide residents through the application process. Residents can also request interpreters or accommodation.

At the Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center, located in northwest Harris County, attendance has been low so far since Monday’s soft opening. Smith said she expects to see more people during the rest of the week.

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Here is the full list of FEMA disaster recovery centers:

Harris County

• Fonde Community Recreation Center, 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007
• Leon Z Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015
• Spring Branch Family Development Center, 8575 Pitner Road, Houston, TX 77080
• Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center, 16600 Pine Forest Ln., Houston, TX 77084

Liberty County

• Jack Hartel Building, 318 San Jacinto Street, Liberty, TX 77575

San Jacinto County

• Innovation Center, 250 Live Oak Coldspring, TX 77331

Trinity County

• Trinity ISD Conference Room, 101 W. Jefferson St., Trinity, TX 75862

Residents can also request FEMA disaster assistance online or by phone at 1-800-621-3362.

Smith said the Small Business Administration is also available in person for residents who choose to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

“Some people may find it a little difficult to go online or over the phone to go through the application process. Maybe they have a harder time understanding what the questions are asking,” she said. “So coming in and sitting down with someone makes it a lot easier for them to go through that process.”