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FEMA: Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Centers reopen Monday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disaster Recovery Centers for those impacted by Hurricane Ian will reopen on Monday, FEMA has announced.

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Locations around the state temporarily closed last week due to severe weather brought on by Tropical Storm Nicole.

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FEMA said that most centers will operate Monday though Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and remain closed on Sundays.

Here are locations throughout Central Florida:

  • Brevard County: Cuyler Park Community Center, 2331 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims, Florida 32754
  • Flagler County: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Rd., Bunnell, Florida 32110
  • Lake County: First Baptist Church of Astor Lake County, 24731 Ann St., Astor Florida 32102
  • Orange County: Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, Florida 32808
  • Osceola County: Hart Memorial Central Library, 211 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, Florida 34741
  • Polk County: W.H. Stuart Center, 1702 S. Holland Pkwy., Bartow, Florida 33830
  • Seminole County: Seminole State College - Barbara Miller Automotive Center, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, Florida 32773
  • Volusia County: Volusia County Health Department, 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach, Florida 32117

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Additionally, FEMA said its mobile Disaster Recovery Centers plan to make stops in Orange and Osceola counties beginning Monday.

Dates and locations include:

Orange County:

  • Nov. 14 - Nov. 17: Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, Florida 32825

Osceola County:

  • Nov.14 - Nov. 16: Buenaventura Lakes Library, 405 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34743
  • Nov. 18 - Nov. 20: Veterans Memorial Library - St. Cloud Branch, 810 13th St., Saint Cloud, Florida 34769
  • Nov. 28 - Dec. 1: Poinciana Library, 101 North Doverplum Ave., Kissimmee, Florida 34758

FEMA reminds residents that it is not necessary to visit a center to apply for assistance.

Survivors can go online, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

The Helpline is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET.

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FEMA said residents who suffered damage from Hurricane Nicole should do the following:

  • Contact your insurance company.
  • Take pictures of the damage.
  • Begin cleaning up.
  • Save receipts.

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