Bowling Green Disaster Recovery Center Open 

Release Date: August 27, 2004
Release Number: 1539-063

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bowling Green to assist those affected by Hurricane Charley.

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For the hearing impaired the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Applicants may visit the center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

Hardee County

Migrant Workers Headstart Bldg. DRC
5115 Mason Dixon Avenue
Bowling Green, Fla.

All centers are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. [A list of DRC’s now operating are listed on table A.]

Representatives of local, state and federal agencies, as well as volunteer agencies, will be on hand to provide program and service information. Loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration can answer questions and provide disaster loan information.

Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. [See table B for a listing of agency representation in specific DRC’s].

Harold Recreation Center DRC
23400 Harold Avenue
Port Charlotte, Fla.
(Charlotte County)
opened Monday, 8/16		 George Boulevard DRC
4505 George Blvd.
Sebring, Fla.
(Highlands County)
opened Thursday, 8/19		 Seminole Strip Mall DRC
Suites 103-104
1491 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Fla.
(Seminole County)
opened Monday, 8/23
Lee County Public Works DRC
1500 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, Fla.
(Lee County)
opened Tuesday, 8/17		 Eagle Ridge Mall DRC
Unit 308
451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Lake Wales, Fla.
(Polk County)
opened Thursday, 8/19		 South Fla. Community College DRC
2251 North East Turner Street
Arcadia, Fla.
(DeSoto County)
opened Monday, 8/23
Hardee County School Board DRC
Parking Lot
1001 North Hwy 17
Wauchula, Fla.
(Hardee County)
opened Wednesday, 8/18		 Sunshine Park Mall DRC
2400 Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, Fla.
(Volusia County)
opened Thursday, 8/19		 Fisher of Men Lutheran Church DRC
10360 String Fellow Road
Pine Island, Fla.
(Lee County)
opened Tuesday, 8/24
Osceola Square Mall DRC
Suite 57-59
3831 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, Fla.
(Osceola County)
ened Thursday, 8/19		 Nicor Building DRC
1602 Goldenrod Drive
Orlando, Fla.
(Orange County)
opened Monday, 8/23		 Pioneer Park DRC
2800 U.S. Hwy 17 South
Zolfo Springs, Fla.
(Hardee County)
opened Thursday, 8/26
    Migrant Workers Headstart Bldg DRC
5115 Mason Dixon Avenue
Bowling Green, Fla.
(Hardee County)
opened Friday, 8/27

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

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: Sunday, 29-Aug-2004 19:42:41