Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open 

Release Date: August 23, 2004
Release Number: 1539-026

» More Information on Florida Hurricane Charley and Tropical Storm Bonnie

ORLANDO, Fla. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Orlando and Winter Springs, bringing to 10 the number of centers open to assist those affected by Hurricane Charley.

Disaster victims 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. Those who have questions may visit the center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists. Representatives of local, state and federal agencies, as well as voluntary agencies, will be on hand to provide program and service information.

Seminole County
Strip Mall DRC
Suites 103 & 104
1491 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Fl

Orange County
Goldenrod Street Building DRC
1602 Goldenrod Drive
Orlando, Fl.

All 10 centers are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration, will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.

The State Emergency Response Team is a collaboration of Florida’s emergency management agencies led by the state coordinating officer. Our mission is to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts. For the latest information on the hurricane relief effort, visit http://www.floridadisaster.org.

Federal and State of Florida Disaster Recovery Centers now open:

Harold Recreation Center DRC
23400 Harold Avenue
Port Charlotte, Fl
(Charlotte County)
opened Monday, 8/16

Hardee County School Board DRC
Parking Lot
1001 North Hwy 17
Wauchula, Fl.
(Hardee County)
opened Wednesday, 8/18

Lee County Public Works DRC
1500 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, Fl.
(Lee County)
opened Tuesday, 8/17

Germain Arena DRC
11000 Everblades Parkway
Estero, Fl.
(Lee County)
opened Monday, 8/16

Eagle Ridge Mall DRC
Unit 308
451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Lake Wales, Fl.
(Polk County)
opened Thursday, 8/19

George Boulevard DRC
4505 George Blvd.
Sebring, Fl.
(Highlands County)
opened Thursday, 8/19

Sunshine Park Mall DRC
2400 Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, Fl.
(Volusia County)
opened Thursday, 8/19

Osceola Square Mall DRC
Suite 57-59
3831 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, Fl.
(Osceola County)
opened Thursday, 8/19

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: Monday, 23-Aug-2004 11:29:59