If you live on or have a farm or business in an area which has been declared a Major Disaster Area, you could qualify for assistance. The declaration is based on an assessment of damage and loss.
Some assistance is based on insurance, or more specifically lack of it.
These centers are staffed by professionals who can help those qualified seek assistance through the various programs shown below. In addition, the Putnam County Department of Emergency Services working with the Florida Department of Community Affairs will field Human Services teams. These teams contact a human needs assessment of the impact area so that emergency responders and recovery specialists know early on following the incident what services are needed. The Human Services teams also seek out individuals who are qualified for assistance and work to connect them with the Disaster Recovery Center. Literally, the assistance is there, looking for those in need.