DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPEN IN DIXIE COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241017/disaster-recovery-center-open-dixie-county]


Release Date: 
Oktòb 16, 2024 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in
Dixie County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by
Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene. Survivors of any of the storms
can visit any center. 

Survivors do NOT need to visit a center to apply for assistance.
Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/] or by downloading the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]. FEMA
does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers. 

CENTER LOCATION:

DIXIE COUNTY
Old Town Education Center
841 SE Hwy 349
Old Town, FL 32680
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday

To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc
[http://www.fema.gov/drc] or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and
functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. 

Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at
DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.disasterassistance.gov/] or by
using the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]. You may
also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. If you choose to apply by phone,
please understand wait times may be longer because of increased volume
for multiple recent disasters. Lines are open every day and help is
available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned
telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA
Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE].

If you applied to FEMA after Hurricane Debby and have additional
damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for
Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage.

For the latest information about Hurricane Helene recovery, visit
fema.gov/disaster/4828 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4828]. For
Hurricane Debby recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4806] . Follow FEMA on X at
x.com/femaregion4 [https://x.com/femaregion4] or on Facebook at
facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].