FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Putnam County
GAINESVILLE, FL — Today, the State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Putnam County, Florida.
The center is located at the Putnam County Fairgrounds (117 Yelvington Road, East Palatka, FL 32131) and will be open from 8am to 7pm 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.
It is not necessary to visit a center to apply. Survivors can go to disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or call 800-621-3362. The line is available each day from 7am to 11pm ET.
In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are canvassing neighborhoods in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and answer questions about federal assistance. DSA teams 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 the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673.
The Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack remains available to assist constituents of Florida's Third Congressional District with recovery efforts. The Orange Park office (904-276-9626) and Gainesville office (352-505-0838) stand ready to help.
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