A FEMA disaster assistance center will open Tuesday in Fort Pierce to help residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Irma.
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Officials said the center will open Tuesday, Sept. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center on 2000 Virginia Ave.
Residents will be able to register with FEMA for assistance at the center. If you have already registered with FEMA and have had difficulty obtaining services, residents can visit the center to follow up on their claim.
Additionally, local community organizations and businesses will be onsite to help with community with other unmet needs.
St. Lucie County was declared a disaster area following Hurricane Irma.
All residents are encouraged to register for assistance, even if they do not see immediate damage since once the deadline passes residents will not be able to file for or receive assistance afterward.
Residents can register for assistance at www.disasterassistance.govor visiting the center.