WARWICK, R.I. – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will open in East Providence April 24 for a three-day stay, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced.
 
The location of the MDRC will be:
 
Pierce Memorial Field – Open April 24 through April 26
201 Mercer St.
East Providence, RI 02914
 
Hours: April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 25, noon to 6 p.m.; April 26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 
As previously announced, a second Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will open April 24 in Richmond at the following location:
 
Chariho Shopping Plaza – April 24 through April 26
1190 Main St.
Richmond, RI 02891
 
Hours: April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 25, noon to 6 p.m.; April 26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 
Representatives of state, federal, voluntary agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers are for the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.
 
Staff from various state agencies are available at all Disaster Recovery Center sites to assist Rhode Islanders with flood recovery information and referral and will include: