Pine Island Disaster Recovery Center Open
Release Date: August 24, 2004
Release Number: 1539-032
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pine Island, bringing to 11 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 18004627585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired. Those who have questions may visit the center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.
Lee County
Fisher of Men Lutheran Church
10360 String Fellow Road
Pine Island, Fl.
All 11 centers are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The other 10 Disaster Recovery Centers now operating are listed below:
| Harold Recreation Center DRC 23400 Harold Avenue Port Charlotte, Fla. (Charlotte County) opened Monday, 8/16 |
Eagle Ridge Mall DRC Unit 308 451 Eagle Ridge Drive Lake Wales, Fla. (Polk County) opened Thursday, 8/19 |
Goldenrod Street Building DRC 102 Goldenrod Avenue Orlando, Fl. (Orange County) opened Monday, 8/23 |
| Germain Arena DRC 11000 Everglades Parkway Estero, Fl. (Lee County) opened Monday, 8/16 |
George Boulevard DRC 4505 George Blvd. Sebring, Fla. (Highlands County) opened Thursday, 8/19 |
Strip Mall DRC Suite 103 & 104 1491 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Fl. (Seminole County) opened Monday, 8/23 |
| Hardee County School Board DRC Parking Lot 1001 North Hwy 17 Wauchula, Fl. (Hardee County) opened Wednesday, 8/18 |
Sunshine Park Mall DRC 2400 Ridgewood Avenue South Daytona, Fla. (Volusia County) opened Thursday, 8/19 |
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| Lee County Public Works DRC 1500 Monroe Street Fort Myers, Fla. (Lee County) opened Tuesday, 8/17 |
Osceola Square Mall DRC Suite 57-59 3831 West Vine Street Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola County) ened Thursday, 8/19 |
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. Its mission is to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate their impact. 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 16:08:18