The State of Florida and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened disaster recovery centers throughout much of the state after Hurricane Ian where residents and businesses can get help.
Disaster recovery centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance and disaster loans, update applications and learn about other resources available in a nearly one-stop shop.
FEMA individual assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.
Hours for the centers vary. See below for specific locations. However, all of the disaster recovery centers will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Thursday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 27.
Brevard County
Cuyler Park Community Center
2331 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims 32754
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Charlotte County
Tringali Rec Center
3450 N Access Rd., Englewood 34224
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Collier County
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Center
11565 Tamiami Trail E., Naples 34113
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
DeSoto County
Brewer Sports Park
1347 SE Hargrave St, Arcadia 34266
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Flagler County
Flagler County Fairgrounds
150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell 32110
Temporarily closed Nov. 24-28
Regular hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m..
Glades County
Glades County Health Department
1021 Health Park Dr., Moore Haven 33471
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Hardee County
Hardee County Civic Center
515 Civic Center Dr., Wauchula 33873
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Highlands County
Highlands County Extension Office
4509 George Blvd., Sebring 33875
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Hillsborough County
HCC Regent
6437 Watson Road, Riverview 33578
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Lake County
First Baptist Church of Astor Lake County
24731 Ann St., Astor, 32102
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Lee County
Beach Baptist Church
130 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach 33931
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Bonita Springs Recreational Center
26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs, 34135
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Estero Council Chambers
9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero 33928
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Fort Myers DMS Building
2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers 33901
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Lake Kennedy Center
400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral 33915
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Lakes Regional Library
15290 Bass Rd., Fort Myers 33919
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Pine Island - Phillips Community Park
5675 Sesame Dr. Bokeelia 33922
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Sanibel Community Church
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Manatee County
John Marble Park
3675 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton 34203
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Monroe County
Murray Nelson Government Center
102050 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo 33037
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County Library
206 SW 16th St., Okeechobee 34974
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Orange County
Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando 32808
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Downey Park
10107 Flowers Ave., Orlando 32825
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Bithlo Community Park (mobile)
18501 Washington Ave., Orlando 32820
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
Osceola County
Hart Memorial Central Library
211 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee 34741
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Buenaventura Lakes Library (mobile)
405 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee 34743
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Veterans Memorial Library (mobile)
810 13th St., St. Cloud 34769
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Pasco County
UF/IFAS Extension Office
15029 14th St., Dade City 33523
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
Pinellas County
Lealman Exchange
5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg 33714
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Polk County
W.H. Stuart Center
1702 S. Holland Pkwy., Bartow 33830
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Putnam County
Putnam County Fairgrounds
117 Yelvington Road, East Palatka 32131
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Sarasota County
Shannon Staub Public Library
4675 Career Lane, North Port 34289
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Seminole County
Seminole State College
Barbara Miller Automotive Center
100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford 32773
Temporarily closed from Nov. 24-28 Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
St. Johns County
Wind Mitigation Building
3111 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine 32092
Temporarily closed from Nov. 24-28 Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Volusia County
Volusia County Health Department
1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach 32117
Temporarily closed from Nov. 24-28
Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are going door to door in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and answer questions about federal assistance. Those teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. There is no charge for their services.
Residents and businesses needing assistance also can go online to disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. If a relay service is used — such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service — give FEMA the number for that service. To view a video about how to apply, visit You Tube: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance.