LARGO, Fla. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center at Largo Public Library starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday to help residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The center will serve as a centralized location for people searching for disaster recovery services and information. There will also be access to computers and phones.
While there, people can get information, guidance and application assistance for applying to federal disaster programs, like FEMA grants and low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration. Staff can also help in completing the necessary paperwork and check the status of any pending applications, officials said.
Translation services will be available for people with limited English proficiency along with accommodations for those with disabilities
The center will also have informational materials to help explain the recovery process and available resources. Officials recommend bringing a form of identification, proof of residence, insurance information and any documents relating to disaster-related losses to help with any application process and assistance.
Residents can register for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA app or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Other FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in the Tampa Bay area:
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center at Hillsborough Community College (The Regent)
Address: 6437 Watson Road Riverview, FL 33578
Hours: Everyday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Center at Hillsborough Community College (The Regent)
Address: 6437 Watson Road Riverview, FL 33578
Hours: Monday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Lakewood Ranch Library
Address: 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
Hours: Monday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Manatee County
Address: 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34211
Hours: Everyday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sarasota County
Address: 2923 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
