8/17/2024

ICYMI: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Manatee County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Manatee County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Debby.

Center location:

Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Library

16410 Rangeland Pkwy

Bradenton, FL 34211

The center operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. To find other center locations for Hurricane Debby go to fema.gov/drc. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.

• Homeowners and renters in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the State of Florida and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.

The quickest way to apply for FEMA assistance is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, 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.

For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.

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