JOPLIN, Mo. —
The Disaster Recovery Center that has operated for weeks at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University will reopen, starting today, in new quarters, according to an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The center will open at 9 a.m. in Suite 5 of the Landmark Center Shopping Mall at 2640 E. 32nd St.
Today is the last day for people to register for assistance through the FEMA and through the Small Business Administration to get assistance for losses or damage caused by the May 22 tornado.
Registration may be completed at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Those who are hearing- or speech-impaired may call 800-462-7585.
Tornado: Resources & relief
July 28, 2011
RESOURCE: Disaster Center to relocate; Friday is registration deadline
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Joplin recovery center moves to new site
The Resource, Recovery and Rebuilding Center in Joplin will relocate to a new site, beginning Wednesday.
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One-year insurance deadline approaches for Joplin storm victims
The Missouri Department of Insurance is alerting Joplin residents to the one-year deadline associated with incomplete insurance claims related to the May 22 tornado.
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Events to mark tornado anniversary
A variety of events — ranging from a half-marathon to a presidential address at Joplin High School’s commencement — are being planned for the May 22 anniversary of the 2011 Joplin tornado. Here are some of the events that have been announced:
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Grant aids Duquesne in storm recovery
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RESOURCE: Builders organize event for storm victims, others
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RESOURCE: Governor says state will pay any cleanup costs FEMA does not
Blasting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision against extending, beyond an Aug. 7 deadline, its offer to pick up 90 percent of the cost of tornado debris removal, Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday said he will allocate state money to pay for what FEMA does not.
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RESOURCE: Teams deliver ‘psychological first aid’ on the street
When Daryl Whitecotton came to his front door on Wednesday, he was greeted by his new friend, Susan Myers.
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RESOURCE: Disaster Center to relocate; Friday is registration deadline
The Disaster Recovery Center that has operated for weeks at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University will reopen, starting today, in new quarters, according to an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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RESOURCE: Joplin schools celebrate success of Adopt-an-Eagle
The Joplin School District’s Adopt-an-Eagle project has been so successful that each student will have a backpack full of school supplies when school starts Aug. 17.
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RESOURCE: Gov. Nixon unveils $122 million program on housing for Joplin
Gov. Jay Nixon unveiled a $122 million initiative on Tuesday to promote the immediate construction and rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied houses, and the long-term development of single- and multi-family dwellings in Joplin.
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