The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $2 million in disaster funds so far.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $2 million in disaster funds so far. Several Disaster Recovery Centers operated by the agency will close at the end of the week.
The centers are open this week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
The centers in Sturbridge, Wilbraham and Westfield will permanently close at 4 p.m. on Friday. The remaining centers in Springfield, West Springfield, Brimfield, Monson and Southbridge will remain open.
Individuals can register with FEMA or ask questions about an existing application by calling FEMA’s toll-free help line at 1-800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. People can also register online at www.disasterassitance.gov or www.fema.gov. Residents who have access to transportation are encouraged to stop by a disaster relief center in their area.