BRANDON, Fla. - A mobile Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the State of Florida will be making stops in Monroe County.
The dates and locations are:
Monday, Nov.14 at:
Nelson English Park
1127 Thomas Street
Key West, FL 33040
Wednesday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 19 at:
Bernstein Park
6751 5th St
Key West, FL 33040
Monday, Nov 21 through Wednesday, Nov. 23 at:
Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Hours for these centers will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance and disaster loans, update applications and learn about other resources available.
There are several Disaster Recovery Centers operating throughout the impacted area. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator or floridadisaster.org, or you can text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362.
Currently, all centers are operating seven days a week, hours may vary. No appointment is necessary to get assistance.
It is not necessary to visit a center to apply. Survivors can go online to disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
Source: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
