New Mobile Drc Opens In Levy County 

Release Date: October 22, 2004
Release Number: 1539-226

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of a satellite mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Levy County for victims of the recent hurricanes. The DRC will open on Saturday, October 23, at 8:00 a.m. There are 45 DRCs now serving residents affected by the hurricanes in Florida’s peninsula and panhandle areas.

This unit will be the first of three, known as the Mobile Strike Units, to serve Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties. The unique nature of these mobile units is that they will move on a weekly basis in order to serve all three counties adequately.

Levy County Mobile DRC #100

Satellite Mobile #100
City Hall
23 South East 2nd Avenue
Chiefland, Florida 32626

This DRC provides disaster assistance registrants from Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties with an opportunity to check on the status of their applications and meet with federal and state disaster program representatives, as well as loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Those impacted by the hurricanes are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech or hearing-impaired. After applying, those who have questions may visit a center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

If there is an immediate housing need and there are no alternatives available in your area, call the Florida Hurricane Housing Hotline at 1-888-472-1727.

All centers are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. An applicant may visit any one of the 45 DRCs statewide.

On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Last Modified: Friday, 22-Oct-2004 17:14:12