A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Highlands County today (10/14).
WHERE: Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, 4509 George Blvd. in Sebring.
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, including weekends, for the foreseeable future.
Documents you need to provide to FEMA:
● Insurance determination letter (Note: FEMA cannot provide assistance for losses that are covered by insurance)
● Proof of occupancy or ownership
● Proof of ID
Before you apply for assistance, these are the steps you need to take to start your recovery process:
Step ONE: Take photos of your damaged home and belongings.
Step TWO: Make a list of damaged/lost items.
Step THREE: Save yourself time. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company. If you do not have insurance, continue to Step Four.
Step FOUR: Now that you're ready to apply for disaster assistance, please utilize one of the following methods:
ONLINE: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
PHONE: Call 800-621-3362
MOBILE APP: Download the FEMA app for your smartphone
IN PERSON: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center
MAIL: Mail your application to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
FAX: Fax your application, attention FEMA, to 800-827-8112
Locations for other Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida can be found at DisasterAssitance.gov or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.