WBRZ - Baton Rouge

GONZALES - The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

The DRC is located in the banquet room on the second floor of Arena D, above the main office. It will be open seven days a week, 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. until further notice.

Officials said residents may expedite the process by applying by phone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), applying online at www.disasterassistance.gov, or by smart phone at m.fema.gov.

When applying for Disaster Assistance, please have the following information available:

• Phone number where you may be reached
• Social Security Number
• Current mailing address
• Address of the affected property
• Brief description of the damages
• Insurance information including policy number