Disaster recovery center now open in Franklin county

A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Franklin County today.

The center is located at the old Apalachicola High School at 192 14^th street.

The center will be open from 8 AM till 6 PM daily for residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

The center will have representatives from FEMA, the Small business Administration, and Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

If you sustained a loss or damage from the storm you can pre-register with FEMA by calling 800-621-3362, Online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by tablet or Smartphone using the FEMA app.

The Small Business Administration provides low–interest disaster loans to help with residential and business losses not covered by insurance.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is for people who have become unemployed as a direct result of a declared disaster and who do not qualify for regular Reemployment Assistance benefits.

The program covers individuals who are self as well as fishermen and

others who are not normally covered by state reemployment assistance benefits.

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