DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN PASCO COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20221030/disaster-recovery-center-opens-pasco-county]


Release Date: 
octobre 30, 2022 

BRANDON, FLA.– The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an
additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pasco County.

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.

NEW DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS

PASCO COUNTY

Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter

11611 Denton Ave.

Hudson, FL 34667

Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

 

There are several Disaster Recovery Centers operating throughout
Florida’s disaster-damaged counties. To find a center close to you,
go online to: DRC Locator [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator]
or floridadisaster.org [https://www.floridadisaster.org/info/], or you
can text DRC along with your zip code to 43362.

Currently, all centers are operating seven days a week, hours may vary
but are listed online [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator]. No
appointment is necessary to get assistance.

 

It is not necessary to visit a center to apply. Survivors can go
online to disasterassistance.gov [http://www.disasterassistance.gov/],
use the FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages]
or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The line is open every day
from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you
use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or
other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an
accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for
FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI].

Interpretation services and translated materials are available at
these centers to help you communicate in the language with which you
feel most comfortable. Disaster Recovery Center locations are chosen
for their accessibility, with the goal of reaching as many people as
possible.

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