FEMA Disaster Recovery Center open at ACLD

Contact: Brad MClenny

Gainesville FL.

UPDATE: Oct. 2- The Hurricane Debby FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has reopened at the Millhopper Branch. The center will close Oct. 9.

UPDATE: Sept. 30- The Hurricane Debby FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be closed until October 2, 2024.

The Hurricane Debby FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open in Alachua County at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library District, located at 3145 N.W. 43rd St., Gainesville, FL.

Starting Sept. 11, 2024, the DRC will have operating hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the center will be closed on Sundays. The DRC will remain open until the FEMA application deadline closes on October 9. 

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is a temporary office set up after a disaster to provide support to impacted areas and communities. These offices may assist with the application process, answer questions about your application, and help you submit information to FEMA.

The DRC is only processing claims from Hurricane Debby, no claims for Hurricane Helene are being taken at this time.

At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can:

- Learn about disaster assistance programs.
- Apply for disaster assistance.
- Check the status of your FEMA application.
- Get help understanding FEMA notices or letters.
- Get referrals to agencies that offer other assistance.
- Meet with a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representative and apply for low-interest loans (for both individuals and businesses)

By Brad on October 2, 2024