COLUMBUS – A temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open in Hancock County to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents, learn about ways to make their property more disaster resistant, and get their questions answered in person.
The temporary center will open at the following location, days and hours:
Hancock County Engineers Office
1900 Lima Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840
Hours: Tues. May 21 - Thurs. May 23, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This center will close Thursday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.
To find the center nearest you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC. Survivors may visit any center for assistance.
Assistance in languages other than English, including American sign language, and translated materials are available at these centers. Disaster Recovery Center locations are chosen for their accessibility, with the goal of reaching as many people as possible. Accessible parking spaces are available at all centers.
Survivors don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply without visiting a center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
For even more information about the disaster recovery operation in Ohio, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4777.