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English/Español: Rubio Staff Hosts Critical Needs Assistance Centers in Lee and Charlotte Counties
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his staff will host Critical Needs Assistance Centers in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte to help residents affected by Hurricane Ian sign up for assistance from FEMA and provide casework assistance.
The centers will be open 8:00 AM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (October 6-8, 2022). Application checklists are available in English and Spanish.
- “The destruction is catastrophic. Long after the national media moves on, Floridians will continue to recover and rebuild. We’ll be right here with you, and the first step is making sure people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian are able to receive the assistance they’re entitled to under the law.” – Senator Rubio
The Critical Needs Assistance Centers will take place alongside the Department of Financial Services’ Initial Payment Center. Property insurance companies at each location will provide on-site assistance to policyholders to file a claim, ask questions and obtain needed insurance assistance and information.
This is a public-private partnership of federal and state agencies, charitable organizations, and companies gathering to provide critical resources to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Food, water, and additional resources will be available. A full list of participating organizations is below.
Critical Needs Assistance Center for Lee County
Gulf Coast Church of Christ
9550 6 Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Critical Needs Assistance Center Charlotte County
Port Charlotte Town Center (Parking Lot)
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Critical Needs Assistance Centers Dates and Times
Thursday, October 6 – 8am – 6pm
Friday, October 7 – 8am – 6pm
Saturday, October 8 – 8am – 6pm
Confirmed participating organizations, and federal and state agencies:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Fannie Mae
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis – Florida Department of Financial Services
Farm Share
Feeding Florida – Florida’s Food Bank Network
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
Operation BBQ Relief
Team Rubicon
Global Empowerment Mission
Evangelical Christian Church
Gulf Coast Church of Christ
Volunteer Florida
Anheuser-Busch
Tras la devastación causada por el Huracán Ian, el senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) y su equipo tendrán Centros de Asistencia para Necesidades Críticas en Fort Myers y Port Charlotte para ayudar a los residentes afectados por el Huracán Ian para que puedan inscribirse para recibir asistencia de FEMA y proporcionarles asistencia con casos federales.
Los centros estarán abiertos de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. EDT los jueves, viernes y sábados (del 6 al 8 de octubre del 2022). Las listas de verificación de la solicitud están disponibles tanto en inglés como en español.
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“La destrucción es catastrófica. Mucho después que los medios de comunicación nacionales se vayan, los floridanos seguirán recuperándose y reconstruyendo nuestro estado. Estaremos aquí con usted, y el primer paso es asegurarnos que las personas y las empresas afectadas por el Huracán Ian puedan recibir la asistencia a la que tienen derecho bajo la ley”. – Senador Rubio
Los Centros de Asistencia para Necesidades Críticas se llevarán a cabo junto a la oficina del Oficial Principal de Finanzas Jimmy Patronis. Las compañías de seguros de propiedad en cada ubicación brindarán asistencia a los titulares de pólizas para presentar un reclamo, hacer preguntas y obtener la asistencia y la información de seguros necesarias.
Esta es una asociación público-privada de agencias federales y estatales, organizaciones benéficas y empresas que se reúnen para brindar recursos críticos a las personas afectadas por el Huracán Ian. Habrá alimentos, agua y recursos adicionales disponibles. A continuación, una lista completa de las organizaciones participantes.
Critical Needs Assistance Center for Lee County
Gulf Coast Church of Christ
9550 6 Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Critical Needs Assistance Center Charlotte County
Port Charlotte Town Center (Estacionamiento)
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Fechas y Horarios de los Centros de Asistencia para Necesidades Críticas
Jueves 6 de octubre – 8 am – 6 pm
Viernes 7 de octubre – 8 am – 6 pm
Sábado 8 de octubre – 8 am – 6 pm
Organizaciones confirmadas y tanto agencias federales como estatales:
Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés)
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis – Florida Department of Servicios financieros
Farm Share
Feeding Florida – Red de bancos de alimentos de Florida
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
Operation BBQ Relief
Team Rubicon
Global Empowerment Mission
Iglesia cristiana evangélica
Gulf Coast Church of Christ
Volunteer Florida
Anheuser-Busch