The Disaster Recovery Centers in Cherokee and Emmet counties will close permanently on Wednesday, August 28 at 6 p.m. The DRC in O’Brien County will close permanently on Friday, August 30 at 6 p.m.
The DRCs are located at:
Cherokee County
Cherokee County Emergency Management (Formerly the Cherokee County Work Services Bldg.)
322 Lake St., Suite B
Cherokee, IA 51012
Emmet County
St. Patrick's Church - Gym
903 Central Ave.
Estherville, IA 51334
O’Brien County
City of Sheldon Community Services Center
416 Ninth St.
Sheldon, IA 51201
Help is still available by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362).
Stay in Touch with FEMA
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download and use the FEMA app
- Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. For Spanish, press 2. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.