FEMA closing Sikeston disaster recovery center Saturday

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Scott County residents looking for assistance to recover from this spring's flooding will have one less resource at hand after Saturday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the closing of the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at 103 S. Kingshighway in Sikeston at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Saturday.

Before visiting a recovery center, flood victims are urged to first register with FEMA. Registration may be completed online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by smartphone through m.FEMA.gov or by calling FEMA's toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-3362.

Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters also may be eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

Those unable to visit the Sikeston center still can use the New Madrid County center.

Located at the Morehouse Elementary School Cafeteria, 420 S. Carroll St., Morehouse, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Officials said this center will remain open until further notice.

Pertinent address:

103 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston, MO

420 S. Carroll St., Morehouse, MO