ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Coffee and Lowndes counties are set to close permanently this week. 

FEMA representatives will relocate to the U.S. Small Business Administration Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Business Resource Assessment Center (BRAC) to continue assisting survivors for Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, FEMA said in a press release Wednesday. 

DRCs are currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Coffee County

The DRC at 1115 W. Baker Highway in Douglas will close permanently at 6 p.m. Friday. 

FEMA representatives will be at the Coffee County BRC, at the Satilla Regional Library, 200 S. Madison Ave., in Douglas, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. The BRC’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday.

Lowndes County

The DRC at 901 N. Patterson St. will close permanently at 6 p.m. Saturday. This is different from the date cited in Tuesday’s Valdosta Daily Times.

FEMA representatives will be at the Lowndes County BRAC, at the Lowndes County Civic Center, 2102 E. Hill Ave. Bldg. D, starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. BRAC hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Saturday; closed Sunday.

Other information

The Feb. 7 deadline for Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4-20) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24-Oct. 30) in the 63 counties designated for Individual Assistance to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has now passed. To check on the status of your application, go to DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages.

You can also contact the Georgia Call Center at 678-547-2861 for assistance with your application or visit an SBA BRC or BRAC.