FEMA Advisory

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Disaster Recovery Centers are operating in Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene.

Center locations:

Hillsborough County

Hillsborough Community College - The Regent
6437 Watson Rd.
Riverview, FL 33578

Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Library

16410 Rangeland Pkwy.

Bradenton, FL 34211

Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Sarasota County

Sarasota Christian Church

2923 Ashton Rd.

Sarasota, FL 34231

Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

These centers can help Floridians affected by both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene. To find other center locations go to 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.

Floridians can apply for either storm online at DisasterAssistance.gov. They can also apply using the FEMA mobile app or by calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800-621-3362. Lines are 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.

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 Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.

FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Office of Civil Rights if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Office of Civil Rights can be contacted at FEMA-OCR@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448.

Good evening,

Attached you will find a FEMA Advisory (News Release) Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. This information can be viewed by the public, shared with your community and networks, and posted on social media or in public places.

Thank you,

LaSharda Leasy

RSV IGA/Congressional Affairs Specialist |Office of External Affairs

DR-4806/4828-FL

Mobile: (202) 765-5850

lasharda.leasy@fema.dhs.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency

fema.gov

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