Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County Emergency Management is pleased to report that approximately 3,000 households and businesses have already applied for and been approved for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Hurricane Debby.
As of Wednesday, over $1.7 million in financial support has been awarded to residents and business owners.
To facilitate recovery efforts, the county’s Disaster Recovery Center remains open at the Millhopper Library (3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville) until Oct. 9. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, the center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Sunday.
The center’s services include:
- Learn about disaster assistance programs
- Apply for disaster assistance
- Check the status of your FEMA application
- Get help understanding FEMA notices or letters
- Get referrals to agencies that offer other assistance
- Assistance in applying for low-interest loans