FEMA Workers provide New In-Person Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRIC)

Allen Parish Civic Center, 609 Tiger Lane, Oberlin, LA, is hosting a FEMA Mobile Registratin Intake Center (MRIC).

The MRIC will OPEN Wednesday, September 16th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and continue every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week. 

FEMA will provide the initial Registration Serives with limited technical support for current applications. NO Document Drop-off Services are available at this time. Document Service will be available at this location at a later date TBD.

All MRIC services are conducted outside to ensure CDC COVID-19 safety protocols and social distancing.

NOTE: Hours are subject to change and service may be cancelled due to safety and weather advisories, wathces, and warnings. As always, keep tuned to local weather alerts. 

MRICs are another option to expand the reach of FEMA personal assistance when the Drive-through Recovery option is unavailable. MRICs are set up at local sites to provide a drive-up/walk-up option while still maintaining social distancing. Additional MRIC locations in Allen Parish will be opening soon. 

These centers operate under strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure visitors are safe. Masks or face coverings are required for entry and service. Survivors remain in their cars, a specialist wearing a face mask will receive documents through the window and return them. 

No appointments are necessary. 

Allen Parish will have a Drive-through Recovery Center (document drop-off) location soon. 

Additional centers are open in Louisiana. Survivors may visit any open center. To locate the closest center, call the FEMA Helpline, visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or download the FEMA app.