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Volunteers are needed for case management for victims affected by the flash flood of
June 2007. Training for case management volunteers will be two days, Wednesday, July
26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whaley United Methodist Church, 701 Rosedale, Gainesville,
Texas. Please call to pre-register 665-5588.
If you suffered disaster-related damage to your home, personal property or
business from the recent flooding and have questions about available
assistance ........Visit the Disaster Recovery Center
Gainesville Outlet Mall
4321 I-35
Suite 500
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Available Services:
Apply for FEMA assistance
Seven to 10 days after you register, check the status of your application
Meet with a FEMA representative
Discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) low-interest rate
loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.
Apply by phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
(TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment)
Please have the following information available when you call:
· A phone number where we can reach you
· Social security number
· Current mailing address
· Address of the affected property
· Brief description of the damages
· Insurance information including policy number
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.fema.gov
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. If you believe
your Civil Rights are being violated, call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD).
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DPS reminds motorists, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
If you see water running across a roadway, you should immediately turn around and not
attempt to go through it, says the Texas Department of Public Safety.
“Many cars will float in only 12 inches of water, and two feet of rushing water will carry off
pick-ups, SUVs and most other vehicles,” says Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr., director of the
DPS. “Six inches of water can be enough to stall a car or cause a loss of control over the
vehicle.”
Each year, more people die in flash flooding than in any other type of thunderstorm-
related
hazard.
“You might think that you can easily get across a flooded roadway, but it’s not worth the
risk. It’s impossible to tell the depth of the water—or whether the road or bridge is
damaged
or missing. Don’t endanger yourself or the first responders who may try to rescue you,”
Col. Davis said.
Bottom line: stay aware and cautious, especially at night, when recognizing dangers can
be more difficult. Pay attention to the weather and the road conditions.
Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
June 2007. Training for case management volunteers will be two days, Wednesday, July
26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whaley United Methodist Church, 701 Rosedale, Gainesville,
Texas. Please call to pre-register 665-5588.
- FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
- NOW OPEN IN COOKE COUNTY
If you suffered disaster-related damage to your home, personal property or
business from the recent flooding and have questions about available
assistance ........Visit the Disaster Recovery Center
Gainesville Outlet Mall
4321 I-35
Suite 500
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week
Available Services:
Apply for FEMA assistance
Seven to 10 days after you register, check the status of your application
Meet with a FEMA representative
Discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) low-interest rate
loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.
Apply by phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
(TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment)
Please have the following information available when you call:
· A phone number where we can reach you
· Social security number
· Current mailing address
· Address of the affected property
· Brief description of the damages
· Insurance information including policy number
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.fema.gov
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. If you believe
your Civil Rights are being violated, call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD).
_____________________________________
DPS reminds motorists, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
If you see water running across a roadway, you should immediately turn around and not
attempt to go through it, says the Texas Department of Public Safety.
“Many cars will float in only 12 inches of water, and two feet of rushing water will carry off
pick-ups, SUVs and most other vehicles,” says Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr., director of the
DPS. “Six inches of water can be enough to stall a car or cause a loss of control over the
vehicle.”
Each year, more people die in flash flooding than in any other type of thunderstorm-
related
hazard.
“You might think that you can easily get across a flooded roadway, but it’s not worth the
risk. It’s impossible to tell the depth of the water—or whether the road or bridge is
damaged
or missing. Don’t endanger yourself or the first responders who may try to rescue you,”
Col. Davis said.
Bottom line: stay aware and cautious, especially at night, when recognizing dangers can
be more difficult. Pay attention to the weather and the road conditions.
Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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