Disaster Recovery Center opens in Columbia County

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County for those affected by Hurricane Debby.

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The center will open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., 7 days a week. You don’t need to make an appointment. FEMA said that homeowners and renters in the following counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives:

  • Columbia
  • Dixie
  • Gilchrist
  • Hamilton
  • Lafayette
  • Levy
  • Manatee
  • Sarasota
  • Suwannee
  • Taylor

The quickest way to apply for FEMA assistance is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or call toll-free at 800-621-3362. The phone line is open every day and help is available in most languages.

For the latest informaiton about Florida’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4806. To find other center locations go to www.fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a zip code to 43362.

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