DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231026/disaster-recovery-centers]


Release Date: 
octobre 26, 2023 

LAKE MARY, FLA – Disaster Recovery Centers are locations, either
inside fixed locations or in tents outside, set up in areas affected
by disasters. FEMA works with the county to select locations
convenient for the survivors.

At a Disaster Recovery Center survivors can:

	* Learn about disaster assistance programs.
	* Apply for disaster assistance.
	* Check the status of your FEMA application.
	* Get help understanding FEMA notices or letters.
	* Get referrals to agencies that offer other assistance.
	* Submit an appeal of FEMA’s decision.
	* Meet with an SBA representative for information about disaster
loans.
	* Meet with state agency representatives.
	* Meet with hazard mitigation specialists to learn how to build back
stronger, to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.

To find a center, visit fema.gov/drc [http://fema.gov/drc]

To view a video describing what services are available at a Disaster
Recovery Center, visit Disaster Recovery Center (DRC): Your Resource
After a Hurricane [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmwCiYzDAI]

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities.
They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster
survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is
available and in-person sign language is available by request. The
centers also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.

It is not necessary to visit a center. Survivors can apply or get
other assistance by calling 800-621-3362, going online
at disasterassistance.gov [http://www.disasterassistance.gov/], or
using the FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages].
The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 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 your
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].

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane
Idalia, visit floridadisaster.org/updates/
[http://www.floridadisaster.org/updates/] and fema.gov/disaster/4734
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4734]. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known
as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4
[https://twitter.com/femaregion4] and at facebook.com/fema
[https://www.facebook.com/fema].