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Rubio Staff to Host FEMA Appeals Recovery Assistance Center in North Fort Myers

Nov 29, 2022 | Press Releases

The office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) will host an in-person recovery assistance center in North Fort Myers to help constituents affected by Hurricane Ian who have been denied individual assistance by FEMA. 
 

  • “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

 
Constituents wishing to appeal should bring their FEMA denial letter and any recent FEMA correspondence. 
 
Constituents who have not yet applied for assistance, but wish to do so, should bring their Social Security Number, insurance information, damage information, financial information (including annual household income), contact information, and banking information.
 
Address:
North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center
2000 N. Recreation Park Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
 
Dates and times:
Thursday, Dec. 1
10am – 6pm
 
Friday, Dec. 2 
10am – 6pm
 
Saturday, Dec. 3 
10am – 2pm
 
Confirmed participating organizations and federal and state agencies: 
American Red Cross
CareerSource Gulf Coast
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida
FannieMae
Florida SBDC Network
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis – Florida Department of Financial Services
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
SBP USA
Team Rubicon
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)