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FEMA recovery center opens in Sarasota

By Ryan Callihan
FEMA specialists help local residents sign up for recovery funds at a disaster recovery center set up at DeSoto Square mall in Bradenton. The center, which is open through Tuesday, offers in-person support from FEMA and other agencies.
FEMA specialists help local residents sign up for recovery funds at a disaster recovery center set up at DeSoto Square mall in Bradenton. The center, which is open through Tuesday, offers in-person support from FEMA and other agencies. Zack Wittman zwittman@bradenton.com
SARASOTA

Starting Thursday, a joint Federal Emergency Management Agency and state disaster recovery center will open in Sarasota. It will stay open until Sunday, Oct. 29.

Those in need of relief may visit the Robert L. Taylor Community Center at 1845 34th St. Hours of operation Thursday through Saturday are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Workers at the center will aid Hurricane Irma survivors in applying for disaster assistance and help answer recovery questions.

A list of other disaster relief centers in Florida is available in the FEMA mobile app. Those with further questions may call 800-621-3362. For TTY service, call 800-462-7585.

Ryan Callihan: 941-745-7095, @RCCallihan

This story was originally published October 26, 2017 at 8:42 AM with the headline "FEMA recovery center opens in Sarasota."

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