Florida Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee, Charlotte to close permanently on Jan. 7

The centers in Lee and Charlotte counties will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The centers in , Citrus, Dixie, Hillsborough, Indian River and Lake counties will also close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Disaster Recovery Centers in Flagler and Sumter counties will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Center locations:

Lee County
Museum of Medical History-Building AA
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Charlotte County
Tringali Community Center
3460 N. Access Road
Englewood, FL 34224
Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Citrus County
Central Ridge Community Center
77 Civic Circle
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Dixie County
Old Town Education Center
841 SE 349 Highway
Old Town, FL 32680
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Flagler County
Flagler County Government Services Complex
1769 E. Moody Blvd.
Bunnell, FL 32110
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Hillsborough County
City Center at Hanna
2555 E. Hanna Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610
Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Indian River County
IG Center
1590 9th St. SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
Hours: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Lake County
Lake County Ag Center
1951 Woodlea Road
Tavares, FL 32778
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Sumter County
Webster Community Center
49 SE 1st St.
Webster, FL 33597
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Saturday

To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.

Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. 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. 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.

Homeowners and renters impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance before the Jan. 7 deadline.

For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. For Hurricane Debby, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.