Disaster Relief Office In Van Buren Closing

At the end of business on August 7, the disaster recovery center in Van Buren will close, according to a news release.  It is located in the old Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Building at 615 Pointer Trail Drive.  Hours of operation thru the 7th are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The office was opened by officials with FEMA, along with the U. S. Small Business Admini- stration to help aid residents in nine Arkansas counties affected by the May and June flood- ing.  Crawford and Sebastian counties were included.

Anyone that has previously registered for assistance, can go online at www.DisasterAssis- tance.gov to check on their claim or if they have any questions after August 7 or they can call 800-621-3362.  The deadline to register for assistance with FEMA is August 25.

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