Sarasota Disaster Recovery Center expands its hours

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Disaster Recovery Center located at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium has expanded its hours due to demand.

The recovery center, located at 801 North Tamiami Trail, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

At the Disaster Recovery Center, residents can:

• Apply for assistance. They can also Apply for FEMA Assistance online or Apply/Check their status by phone 1-800-621-3362
• Learn the status of their FEMA application
• Learn about disaster assistance programs
• Find housing and rental assistance information.
• Understand any letters they receive from FEMA
• Get answers to questions or resolve problems
• Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance
• Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) program

The Disaster Recovery Center at the Sarasota Christian Church is no longer open.

Those in need of transportation can call 311 to arrange a ride through Breeze Transit. For more information about available resources in Sarasota County, call 311 or visit scgov.net/storm .

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