TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Citrus, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hillsborough, Madison, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. Survivors of any of the three 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 or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers.
Center locations:
Citrus County
West Citrus Community Center
8940 W. Veterans Drive
Homosassa, FL 34448
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Columbia County
Lake City Reporter
180 E. Duval St.
Lake City, FL 32055
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County Fire Station #2
460 NW County Road 138
Branford, FL 32008
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Hillsborough County (Mobile Center)
David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center
1801 N. Lincoln Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday
When this center moves to a new location, details will be provided to the public.
Madison County
The Bridge Church
1135 US East 90
Madison, FL 32340
Open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Manatee County
GT Bray Park
5502 33rd Avenue Drive W
Bradenton, FL 34209
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Pinellas County
Botanical Gardens – Magnolia Room
12520 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Sarasota County
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
801 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Suwannee County
Hale Park
215 Duval St. NE
Live Oak, FL 32064
Open 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Taylor County
Loughridge Park
1100 W. Hampton Springs Ave.
Perry, FL 32347
Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Florida Division of Emergency Management and FEMA are urgently reopening centers that were in place for Debby and Helene prior to Milton and these centers can serve people affected by all three hurricanes. New locations are being assessed to meet the needs in areas heavily impacted by Milton.
To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drcor 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.
In addition to the Disaster Recovery Centers, Disaster Survivor Assistance staff are at the following location in Baker County helping survivors apply for assistance.
Center Location:
Baker County
Faith Bible Church
15902 US-90
Sanderson, FL 32087
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. If you choose to apply by phone, please be aware that FEMA is increasing staff at call centers but 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.
If you applied to FEMA after Hurricanes Helene or Debby and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.