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