Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Stopping in Broward County

Release Date Release Number
DR-4709-FL NR-005
Release Date:
May 11, 2023

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

The Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be at the following locations:

Friday, May 12 – Monday, May 15:

  • Orangebrook Golf & Country Club - Parking Lot, 400 Entrada Drive in Hollywood
  • St. George Community Park, 3501 NW 8th street in Lauderhill

Additional stops will be announced as they are confirmed.

The hours for all stops will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There is also a fixed center at Hortt Park, 1700 SW 14TH Court in Fort Lauderdale

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays.

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, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.

In addition to visiting a center, you can apply by going online to disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app  or calling 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET every day. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms.

In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are canvassing communities affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and to answer questions about federal assistance. DSA crews wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. There is no charge for service.

FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.

For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.

For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and  floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.

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