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FEMA centers in Bay Area offering help in applying for assistance after Helene

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Published  October 1, 2024 6:32am EDT
Hurricane Helene
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FEMA assistance centers open in Bay Area

FEMA has opened several Disaster Recovery Centers in the Bay Area for anyone impacted by Hurricane Helene who needs help filing for federal aid.

TAMPA, Fla. - Several FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open in the Tampa Bay area to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Federal assistance can help residents and business owners cover expenses that are not covered by insurance – including temporary housing, repairs, moving and storage, food, water, diapers, medical and child care expenses, and more.

FEMA says it's important to document as much damage as possible by taking videos and photos before filing for assistance.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in the Bay Area

Citrus County

  • Coastal Region Library, 8619 W Crystal St., Crystal River

Hillsborough County

  • Hillsborough Community College (The Regent), 6437 Watson Rd., Riverview

Manatee County

  • Lakewood Ranch Library, 16410 Rangeland Pkwy., Bradenton

Sarasota County

  • Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Rd., Sarasota

READ: Impacted by Hurricane Helene? Here's how to apply for FEMA Assistance

To stay up to date on FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers, click here.

Anyone applying for federal aid can do so online, as well. Click here for more information.

The deadline to apply for assistance is Nov. 27, but FEMA encourages those who need help to apply as soon as possible.

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