A Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery center opened at South County Regional Park Recreation Center, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda.
The DRC will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Disaster recovery centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Individuals can get help applying for federal assistance and disaster loans, update applications and learn about other resources available.
Individuals affected by Hurricane Milton in Florida can also apply for assistance online or by phone:
- www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- call the FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Help is available in many languages.
For recovery information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.
