DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN HILLSBOROUGH, MANATEE AND SARASOTA
COUNTIES
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240930/disaster-recovery-centers-open-hillsborough-manatee-and-sarasota-counties]


Release Date: 
Septembre 30, 2024 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. -- Disaster Recovery Centers are operating in
Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties to provide one-on-one help
to Floridians affected by Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene.

CENTER LOCATIONS:

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Hillsborough Community College - The Regent
6437 Watson Rd. 
Riverview, FL 33578
Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday
 

MANATEE COUNTY
Lakewood Ranch Library
16410 Rangeland Pkwy.
Bradenton, FL 34211
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday

SARASOTA COUNTY
Sarasota Christian Church
2923 Ashton Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34231
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

These centers can help Floridians affected by both Hurricane Debby and
Hurricane Helene. To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc
[http://www.fema.gov/drc] or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and
functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. 

Floridians can apply for either storm online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]. They can also apply using the
FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products] or by
calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800-621-3362. Lines are open
every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay
service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or
other service, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an
accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA
Disaster Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI]. 

If you applied to FEMA after Hurricane Debby and have additional
damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for
Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage.

For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit
fema.gov/disaster/4828 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4828]. Follow
FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 [https://x.com/femaregion4] or on
Facebook at facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].