Mayor Mike Duggan | City of Detroit website
Mayor Mike Duggan | City of Detroit website
On April 4, 2024, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are set to open a Disaster Recovery Center at the Wayne County Community College – Northwest Campus for one day only. The center aims to assist survivors of the severe storms that occurred on Aug. 24-26, 2023, by providing support in various aspects of disaster recovery.
According to the announcement, the Disaster Recovery Center, located at the WCCC Larry K. Lewis Education Center – Media Lab 116, 8200 West Outer Drive, in Detroit, will be operational from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. This one-day event is specifically designed to help individuals apply for federal disaster assistance, submit necessary documents, receive guidance on making their properties more resilient to future disasters, and have their queries addressed in person.
In light of this initiative, survivors are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to access the support and information that will be available at the center. More details about the disaster recovery operation in Michigan can be found on fema.gov/disaster/4757.
This limited-time event serves as a crucial step in aiding the affected individuals in their recovery journey, offering them direct assistance and valuable resources to navigate the aftermath of the destructive storms.
As the community comes together to support those impacted by the severe weather events, the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center at Wayne County Community College stands as a beacon of hope and practical assistance for survivors seeking aid in rebuilding and moving forward from the disaster.
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