LOWNDES CO – FEMA is providing multiple ways to assist Georgians in recovery including a DRC in Lowndes County.
Release:
FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Lowndes County to provide one-on-one help to Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, with an incident period of Aug. 4 – 20, 2024.
The center will be open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Center location:
Lowndes County
4434 North Forrest Street Extension
Valdosta, GA 31605
To find other center locations for Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. Survivors may visit any recovery center. No appointment is needed.
Homeowners and renters in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Washington, Wayne and Wheeler counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of Georgia and the U.S. Small Business Administration, volunteer organizations and other recovery partners.
There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as Video Relay Service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.
For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4830. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
