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September 6, 2012

Isaac recovery numbers

PICAYUNE — For Pearl River County:

Red Cross: For Pearl River County residents who live closer to the coast, the Biloxi office can be reached at 228-896-4511, for further information or need assessment. For those living closer to Hattiesburg, the Hattiesburg office can be reached at 601-582-8151.

FEMA:

FEMA applicants can register by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-621-FEMA.

SBA:

SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center can be reached by either calling 1-800-659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.



Disaster Recovery Centers

Pearl River County:

Mississippi National Guard Armory

1251 B Hwy 11 South

Picayune, MS 39466



Baker Maid Building

403 South Main Street

Poplarville, MS 39470



Hancock County:

Hancock County Resource Center

454 Hwy 90

Waveland, MS 39576



Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Victims of Hurricane Isaac

Pearl River County

Pearl River DHS

153 Savannah Millard Rd

Suite C

Poplariville, MS 39470

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