The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a disaster relief center in the all purpose room at Station Number 3 of the Winfield Foley Fire Protection District, at 2663 E Hwy 47, Winfield .
The DRC will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm and will remain open until no longer necessary. Visitors should register with FEMA prior to visiting the DRC. Homeowners, renters, businesses and private nonprofits can register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Visitors to the DRC will find information on FEMA and state disaster assistance programs; U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans; smart building techniques to reduce damage from future floods; and flood insurance.
The Winfield-Foley Fire Protection District has also set up an “Adopt a Family” Flood relief program.
This program is designed to team up flood victims with church, civic, and business groups that wish to help families’ clean up their homes, move back and general support. Groups interested in adopting a family can call 636-566-8406. Groups should be comprised of 20-25 members willing to clean and help families move back into their homes.
The Salvation Army has also set up a location at the
Asberry
Methodist
Church, in Foley.
The location is open from 9am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday. Items available are cleaning supplies, groceries, and clothing.