A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Putnam County to help survivors affected by Hurricane Matthew.
The center is located at Putnam County Fairgrounds open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Centers serve as one-stop shops for eligible disaster survivors seeking one-on-one help.
Representatives from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various state agencies will be at the center to answer questions.
FDEM and FEMA officials continue to work closely with local officials in hard-hit areas to identify suitable sites for additional centers.
Downloading the FEMA App (available in English and Spanish) to their mobile device will allow survivors to:
- Apply for disaster assistance
- Get directions to the nearest Disaster Recovery Center by visiting DRC locator.
- Get weather alerts
- Subscribe to disaster safety tips
FEMA encourages survivors to register as soon as possible.
Disaster assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, personal property replacement, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.
For more information on Florida's disaster recovery, visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4283.
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