
Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather.
According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed late Monday. All other centers and mobile units will close by Tuesday’s end.
Disaster Recovery Centers will reopen as weather permits. To find a center close to you, go to the Florida disaster website.
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