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Disaster recovery centers to close in Liberty, Leon counties

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Posted at 2:19 PM, Dec 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-06 09:29:40-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The FEMA disaster recovery centers in Liberty and Leon counties will permanently close Saturday.   

The disaster recovery centers in Bristol and Tallahassee will permanently close at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 8.  

FEMA said many of the services are available by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. 

Nine other recovery centers will remain open after December 8 to provide information and guidance for Hurricane Michael.

To locate a disaster recovery center go to: fema.gov/DRC, or call the FEMA helpline. 

Representatives of the state of Florida, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other organizations are at the centers to explain available assistance programs and help connect survivors with resources that best match their recovery needs.

Residents of Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla, and Washington Counties may register for disaster assistance to address losses as a direct result of Hurricane Michael.

To register, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 between 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. local time, seven days a week.