Disaster Recovery Center to open in Cooper County for spring storm assistance

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in several counties around the state this week that were approved for FEMA assistance last month for storms that caused damage in the spring.

A press release from FEMA says a recovery center will be open in Cooper County at the Pilot Grove Community Center from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The community center is located at 300 Progress Ave.

Those who experienced disaster-related damage may be eligible for FEMA assistance.

FEMA wrote in the release that people should bring their insurance policy number, a current phone number and email address, address at the time of the disaster and address where you are currently staying, your Social Security number, a list of damage and losses, banking information for direct deposit and receipts for disaster-related items.