FEMA to Close Disaster Recovery Center in Hillsborough County, Set to Reopen at New Location in December

Correction: The new DRC location will be at the Southshore Regional Service Center, 410 30th St, Ruskin, FL 33570.

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2024) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will close the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33612, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

The DRC will reopen at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the Ruskin Code Enforcement Building, 410 30th St. SE, Ruskin, FL 33570.

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 3, the hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

The DRC provides residents with assistance in applying for federal aid, updating applications, and learning about disaster loans and other available resources.

Residents and applicable nonprofits are encouraged to visit the DRC at Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library until 7 p.m. today, Nov. 26, and on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for assistance with submitting a late application, supporting documents, appealing a denial letter, appealing a case-closed letter, or appealing for additional funds.

You do not have to be a Hillsborough County resident to visit the DRC or to receive assistance.

To find other center locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text "DRC" and a Zip Code to 43362. Residents do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App.

You may also apply by phone at (800) 621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages.

FEMA also provides an accessible video on how to apply for assistance.

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