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For Immediate Release: September 9, 2005: 11:00a.m. For Information Contact: Susan Beckley, PhD Director of Public Information Phone: 972-941-5716 Plano Establishes Katrina Support Center All Plano evacuees urged to register with City of Plano Effective Monday, September 12, the City of Plano is opening a Katrina Support Center at the City’s Joint Use Facility adjacent to the Maribelle Davis Library, 7501 North Independence. The Center will replace the registration processing center currently open at Plano Fire Administration, 1901 Avenue K. In addition to serving as the City’s registration processing area, this new, permanent location will afford the City the opportunity to consolidate evacuee information into a “one stop shop,” with several agency representatives on site to answer questions about housing, schools and federal/municipal assistance. The adjacent Maribelle Davis Library will additionally afford informational opportunities for evacuees, with the issuance of temporary Library and Internet usage cards facilitating computer access about additional services to evacuees. To obtain maximum assistance and services, all evacuees staying in Plano need to register through the City of Plano. Red Cross and FEMA registration information is also being distributed at that time. Registration Information: Saturday, September 10: Fire Administration, 1901 Avenue K 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Beginning Monday, September 12: Katrina Support Center, 7501 North Independence Monday – Friday, 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. * *These hours may be adjusted based on registration demand.