FEMA opens new Ian disaster recovery center at Flagler County Fairgrounds in Bunnell

Eileen Zaffiro-Kean, The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional disaster recovery center in Flagler County.

The new center is located at the Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road in Bunnell. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Disaster recovery centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance and disaster loans, update applications and learn about other available resources.

Crescent Lake overflowed across Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly's property in western Flagler County. Staly said that Crescent Lake exceeded its bank by about 250 feet. Water covered 12 feet of the dock.
Crescent Lake overflowed across Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly's property in western Flagler County. Staly said that Crescent Lake exceeded its bank by about 250 feet. Water covered 12 feet of the dock.

There are several disaster recovery centers operating throughout Florida’s disaster-damaged counties. To find a center close to you, visit the DRC Locator online or floridadisaster.org, or text DRC along with your zip code to 43362.

Currently, all centers are operating seven days a week. No appointment is necessary to get assistance.

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It is not necessary to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. Survivors can also apply online at disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, which is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. eastern time.

Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance on YouTube. Interpretation services and translated materials are also available at these centers to help you communicate in the language with which you feel most comfortable.

Disaster recovery center locations are chosen for their accessibility, with the goal of reaching as many people as possible, according to a release.

In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are canvassing neighborhoods in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and answer any questions survivors may have. DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.

There is no charge for service. FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) on Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

You can reach Eileen at Eileen.Zaffiro@news-jrnl.com

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: New Hurricane Ian FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Flagler County