Recovery options available for Albany area residents impacted by Hurricane Michael

ALBANY — In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, several recovery groups and organizations are available to citizens in the Albany area to offer help to victims.

Those resources include:

— World Vision at Cutliff Grove, located at 841 W. Broad Ave., is a family resource center providing water, nonperishable items and disaster supplies. Contact Director Junita Nixon at (229)-344-3199.

— Samaritan’s Purse offers disaster recovery and free tree removal. They have a team based at 925 Pine Ave. Contact (229) 733-4423.

— The Dougherty County Landfill is available for citizens to take their storm-related debris. The landfill is located at 900 Gaissert Road. Contact (229)-420-1050.

— FEMA disaster assistance is available at 300 Cason St. in the old Isabella School. Contact 1-800-621-3362.

— Debris crisis clean-up can be contacted at 1-800-451-1954

Georgia Division of Family and Children Services said food stamp recipients can request reimbursements if they experienced a food loss due to power outages of greater than four hours. Information pertaining to food reimbursements can be obtained at the nearest DFCS office. Additional information can be found at https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamp-benefits-replacement or by calling (229) 430-4118.