San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Disaster Recovery Center located in San Andreas is scheduled to close this Saturday, March 4th at 5:00PM. Until then, hours of operation will remain 9:00AM-5:00PM.

A Disaster Recovery Center has opened at the Amador County Administration Center. It is located at 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Residents who had damage or losses from the flooding and storms that began December 27, 2022 into January 2023, can still apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Thursday, March 16.

Individuals, regardless of county residence, can visit any Disaster Recovery Center and meet with FEMA staff and representatives of other federal and state agencies who can provide information about disaster assistance. To find a recovery center near you, visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).

To apply for FEMA assistance, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. For an accessible video on how to apply, got to www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

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