FEMA Disaster Recovery Center now open in Wakulla

Special to The News

A disaster recovery centers is now open in Wakulla County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
 
Representatives from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration and other agencies will be at the centers to explain disaster assistance programs and help survivors apply for aid.
 
The disaster recovery center is located at the following address:

Wakulla County
Wakulla County Extension Office
84 Cedar Ave.
Crawfordville, FL 32327
 
If possible, before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm losses should register with FEMA. There are three ways to apply:

· By calling 800-621-FEMA (3362). Help is available in most languages, and lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.

· Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.

· By tablet or smartphone using the FEMA app or m.fema.gov.
 
Federal disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance and essential home repairs not covered by insurance.
 
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available to help with residential and business losses not covered by insurance. Survivors and businesses may obtain information on SBA disaster loan applications by calling 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing) or online at www.SBA.gov. They may also apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.