Mobile Telephone Banks Located In Disaster Area
Release Date: August 21, 2004
Release Number: 1539-019
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Four mobile telephone bank units are now open in two of the hardest hit areas left behind by Hurricane Charley. These free phone call units, with up to 60 phones each, are for anyone needing to register for federal and state disaster assistance. Two units are in Punta Gordo and two units are in Port Charlotte. All are open 24 hours a day.
Punta Gorda
Meadow Park Elementary School
3131 Lakeview Boulevard NW
U.S. 41 and Henry(near Toyota dealership)
Port Charlotte
U.S. 41 South and Harbor View Rd.
Port Charlotte Middle School2300 Midway Boulevard
In order to avoid delays, disaster recovery officials urge applicants to register for assistance by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) for losses from Hurricane Charley before they go to a Disaster Recovery Center. People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 800-462-7585.
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.
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 16:12:17