DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/disaster-recovery-centers-are-one-stop-shop-assistance]


Release Date: 
Jan 25, 2023 

At a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), you can speak directly with
someone about your unique case and receive guidance. DRCs provide
survivors with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with staff from
the state of Florida, FEMA and specialists from other federal
agencies.

Every attempt is being made to locate DRCs in communities most
affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. While Hurricane Nicole
survivors have through Feb. 13, 2023, to submit a FEMA application,
DRCs offer so much more than creating an application. For example,
survivors can:

 	* Get help understanding FEMA decision or request for information
letters.
 	* Check the status of your FEMA application.
 	* Get information about help with rental assistance or other basic
needs.
 	* Get referrals to agencies or non-profits that may offer assistance
FEMA is not able to provide.
 	* Meet with a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
representative.
 	* Meet with a mitigation specialist about protecting your home and
property from future natural disasters.

While the deadline to submit a FEMA application for damage caused by
Hurricane Ian has passed, you can still visit a DRC to check the
status of your FEMA application and receive answers to any related
questions you may have.

To find your closest DRC, go online to DRC Locator
[https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator] or text “DRC” and your
Zip Code to 43362.

No appointments are necessary to visit a center. Opportunities to meet
a mitigation specialist or SBA representative may vary by location.
Most locations operate Monday to Saturday and are closed Sunday.
Please check the online DRC Locator
[https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator] to confirm hours of
operation for your specific location.

HOW HURRICANE NICOLE SURVIVORS CAN APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

You may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if you have property
damage caused by Hurricane Nicole and your
primary residence is in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or
Volusia counties. Even if you have insurance,
FEMA may be able to help.

You don’t have to visit a DRC to apply. Create your application
online by visiting disasterassistance.gov/
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]. You can also call the FEMA
Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists are available from 7 a.m. to 11
p.m. ET seven days a week.

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian
visit fema.gov/disaster/4673 [http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4673]. For
information on Hurricane Nicole go to fema.gov/disaster/4680
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4680]. You can also visit
floridadisaster.org/info [http://wwwfloridadisaster.org/] and fema.gov
[https://www.fema.gov//www.fema.gov/]. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA
Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/femaregion4]
and at facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].