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Disaster Recovery Center to move to St. Petersburg, Multiagency Resource Center in Dunedin to close today

As recovery continues for hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, Pinellas County is sharing the following updates about resources available for impacted residents:

  • The Multi-agency Resource Center (MARC) at Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave., will close today, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.
  • The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and the MARC at the Florida Botanical Gardens will close Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., allowing the facility to serve as an election polling location.
  • The DRC will relocate to the Enoch D. Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, starting Nov. 2. It will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 27. Any changes to the schedule will be updated at disaster.pinellas.gov.

Multiagency Resource Centers (MARCs) are staffed with personnel from federal, state and regional partners to connect residents with helpful disaster recovery resources.

DRCs offer expanded services and serve as centralized locations where people can access resources and information related to disaster recovery, including FEMA application assistance, information and guidance on disaster assistance programs, translation and accessibility services, application status updates, access to disaster-related resources, and access to computers and phones.

If your FEMA disaster assistance application was denied, FEMA may need additional information. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) provides in-person assistance to help residents update their applications.

When visiting a DRC or MARC, it’s a good idea to bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information, and any documentation related to your disaster-related losses to facilitate the application process and ensure you receive the appropriate assistance. 

Residents can also register for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA app or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).  

For additional recovery resources for residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations, visit disaster.pinellas.gov.