| Additional Disaster Recovery Centers to Open
Release Date: August 20, 2004
Release Number: 1539-011 |  |
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» En Español Orlando, Fla. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Orlando and Winter Springs on Sunday, August 22, 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 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired. Those who have questions may visit the center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists. Representatives of local, state and federal agencies, as well as voluntary agencies, will be on hand to provide program and service information.
The Disaster Recovery Centers opening on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 8 am are:
Seminole County
Strip Mall DRC
Suites 103 & 104
1491 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL
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Orange County
Goldenrod Street Building DRC
1602 Goldenrod Drive
Orlando, FL
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All 11 centers will open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The original nine Disaster Recovery Center’s are listed on page two.
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.
Federal and State of Florida Disaster Recovery Centers now open:
Harold Recreation Center DRC
23400 Harold Avenue
Port Charlotte, Fl
(Charlotte County)
opened Monday, 8/16
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Lee County Public Works DRC
1500 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL
(Lee County)
opened Tuesday, 8/17
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George Boulevard DRC
4505 George Blvd.
Sebring, FL
(Highlands County)
opened Thursday, 8/19
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DeSoto County Middle School DRC
420 East Gibson Street
Arcadia, FL
(DeSoto County)
opened Monday, 8/16
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Germain Arena DRC
11000 Everblades Parkway
Estero, FL
(Lee County)
opened Monday, 8/16
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Sunshine Park Mall DRC
2400 Ridgewood Avenue
South Daytona, FL
(Volusia County)
opened Thursday, 8/19
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Hardee County School Board DRC
Parking Lot
1001 North Hwy 17
Wauchula, FL
(Hardee County)
opened Wednesday, 8/18
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Eagle Ridge Mall DRC
Unit 308
451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Lake Wales, FL
(Polk County)
opened Thursday, 8/19
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Osceola Square Mall DRC
Suite 57-59
3831 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL
(Osceola County)
opened Thursday, 8/19
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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.
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