DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN GILCHRIST AND MADISON COUNTIES
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241003/disaster-recovery-centers-open-gilchrist-and-madison-counties]


Release Date: 
October 3, 2024 

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

CENTER LOCATIONS:

GILCHRIST COUNTY
Gilchrist County Fire Station #2
460 NW County Road 138
Branford, FL 32008
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday

MADISON COUNTY
The Bridge Church
1135 US East 90
Madison, FL 32340
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Florida Division of Emergency Management and FEMA are urgently
reopening centers that were in place for Debby prior to Helene and
these centers can serve people affected by both storms. New locations
are being assessed to meet the needs in areas heavily impacted by
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].