The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bulloch County has extended its operations, remaining open until Friday, January 17, 2025. Except for Thursday, January 9th. They are open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m till 6:00 p.m. and are closed on Sundays.
The DRC is located at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds at 16942 Ga. Hwy 67 in Statesboro.
This extension offers more time for residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby (August 4–20, 2024) and Hurricane Helene (September 24–October 30, 2024) to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and receive in-person support.
For the latest information about Georgia's recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia.
Services Available at the Disaster Recovery Center
FEMA representatives at the DRC can help with:
- Completing disaster assistance applications
- Uploading documents
- Answering questions about available resources
Deadline for FEMA Applications
Survivors in counties approved for Individual Assistance must submit their applications by Friday, February 7, 2025. FEMA assistance can cover:
- Temporary housing needs and rental assistance (survivors must provide documentation and prove ongoing need)
- Home repairs
- Other disaster-related expenses
How to Apply
There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:
- In-Person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Locations and hours are available online at fema.gov/drc or by texting "DRC" and your zip code to 43362.
- Online: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Phone: Call toll-free at 800-621-3362. Assistance is available daily in multiple languages.
- Mobile App: Use the FEMA App on your mobile device.
The Georgia Call Center is also available to assist with applications Monday through Saturday at 678-547-2861.
Counties Approved for Assistance
Hurricane Helene
Residents of the following counties are eligible for assistance:
Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Stephens, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilkes.
Tropical Storm Debby
The counties eligible for assistance are:
Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, and Screven.
National Day of Mourning Closures
All Georgia Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter. Centers will resume normal operations on Friday, January 10, 2025. During the closure, survivors can still apply or check their application status online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Additional Information
FEMA ensures that assistance is available to all disaster survivors, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. For an accessible video on how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Bulloch County will close at 6 p.m. on January 17, 2025, but survivors still have until February 7, 2025, to apply for federal assistance. If you’ve experienced storm-related expenses, take advantage of the extended DRC hours and apply today!