Date: January 3, 2008
Contact: Susan May
Phone:  360-307-5870
No. 08-01

FEMA Flood Assistance-Update

Kitsap County, WA -As of today 563 Kitsap County residents have applied to FEMA for disaster assistance.  As the recovery process continues into long term repair and mitigation, fewer folks will be needing immediate assistance. 

The Disaster Recovery Center remains open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. but the office will be closed on Sunday’s starting with Sunday, January 6th.  

Residents can still apply for assistance at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at www.fema.gov

There is a final debris removal amnesty day scheduled for Saturday, January 5th and Sunday, January 6th at Olympic View Transfer Station.   

For more information:  http://www.kitsapgov.com/pw/press.htm

Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management will not be assisting residents unable to haul their debris at this time. 

Susan May, Program Coordinator
PIO/Public Educator
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
911 Carver Street
Bremerton, Washington  98312

Phone: 360-307-5870
Fax:      360-478-9802