DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN LEE COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20221116/disaster-recovery-center-opens-lee-county]


Release Date: 
novembre 16, 2022 

BRANDON, FLA. – FEMA and the State of Florida are opening a
Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County.

BONITA SPRING RECREATION CENTER

26738 Pine Ave
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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.

There are several Disaster Recovery Centers operating throughout the
impacted area. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC
Locator [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator] or
floridadisaster.org [http://www.floridadisaster.org], or you can text
DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362.

No appointment is necessary to get assistance at a Disaster Recovery
Center.

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