DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPEN IN GILCHRIST COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240910/disaster-recovery-center-open-gilchrist-county]


Release Date: 
September 9, 2024 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in
Gilchrist County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by
Hurricane Debby. 

CENTER LOCATION:

GILCHRIST COUNTY
Gilchrist County Fire Station #2
460 NW County Road 138
Branford, FL 32008
9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

To find other center locations for Hurricane Debby 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 Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton,
Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and
Taylor can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA,
the State of Florida and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No
appointment is needed.

The quickest way to apply for FEMA assistance is to go online to
DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]. You can
also apply using the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products] for
mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line
is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use
a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned
telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply
for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI]. 

For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, 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].