DRC Operations Reopen After Katrina's Landfall 

Release Date: August 29, 2005
Release Number: 1595-069

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The five Panhandle area Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 8 a.m, to continue assisting victims of Hurricane Dennis, according to recovery officials from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida State Emergency Response Team.

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

Anyone interested in information on mitigation, flood insurance or related topics is welcome to come to the centers. The centers are a continuation of a service offered in response to Hurricane Dennis, but those affected by Katrina can also access information on response and recovery efforts. Please note these centers provide information only, they do not have emergency supplies, such as ice and water.

Operating hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT), Monday through Friday.

Panhandle Disaster Recovery Center Locations

Escambia County
Agricultural Center DRC
6001-A Industrial Boulevard
Century, FL 32535

Area Field Office DRC
33 Brent Lane
Pensacola, FL 32503

Okaloosa County
CVS Pharmacy DRC
348 Racetrack Road
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

Santa Rosa County
Midway Plaza Unit A-3 DRC
5660 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

County Administrator
Office Building DRC
6495 Caroline Street (Hwy 90)
Milton, FL 32570

Last Modified: Wednesday, 31-Aug-2005 17:27:43