Resource Center is Open
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 20, the center will be open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m. There are also some supplies available at the Resource Center.
FEMA Assistance Available
Deadline for FEMA assistance is October 9th, 2024.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App.
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Teams are going door-to-door to assess and register community members for resources.
These teams will be wearing neon FEMA vests. When in doubt, ask for authentication. We encourage our community to stay safe while getting the resources they need.
SBA on site at Resource Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center inside the Resource Center at 2923 Ashton Road, Sarasota. Walk-ins are accepted but to schedule an appointment, click here.
Learn more about low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Oct. 9, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 12, 2025.
Comfort Stations
Laundry, Showers, Restrooms Available
Two Comfort Stations are open 24 hours a day with laundry, hot showers, and restrooms available for community members affected by the storm.
Locations are:
Sarasota County Breeze Transit Routes 3, 6, and 14 have bus stops near the comfort stations. Breeze OnDemand is also available for rides to and from the comfort stations today till 5 p.m. To arrange transportation, call 311 to reach the Breeze dispatch.
