In Brevard County, a federal disaster office set up to help Hurricane Matthew victims closed on Thursday evening, but there is still a small window of time for people to get help.
- Some residents are still dealing with Hurricane Matthew's aftermath
- Other FEMA centers will remain open
The office is closing down due to low demand. FEMA has approved more than $17 million in grants, with $1 million going to the people of Brevard County affected by Matthew.
Homeowners are still dealing with the storm's aftermath.
"I've used some tarps to preserve everything," said Melbourne's Ray Fischer as he explained how hard Hurricane Matthew hit his home.
His mobile home suffered $5,000 in damage and the 72 year old is on social security with limited income.
Fischer needed help and learned about FEMA opening a Titusville office at the Harry T. Moore Social Service Center to provide assistance to residents in the same situation.
"The assistance came through and helped me be here today," said Fischer.
"More than 500 people have visited this disaster recovery center in Brevard County," said FEMA spokesman John Mills.
That center opened in late October. Residents have been able to sit down with FEMA representatives, including the Small Business Administration, to get money for basic needs like home repairs, temporary rental assistance and replacing personal property.
"And then FEMA can potentially pay for things not covered by insurance," Mills added.
For Fischer, who also went through the mid 2000's hurricane, the experience has been more than he could have hoped for.
"It all worked, the gods were with me," said Mills.
Although the FEMA office here in Brevard closed on Thursday, the overall deadline for help is Dec. 16.
Two other disaster centers remain open in Volusia and Flagler counties, but people here on the Space Coast can still call for assistance.
For more information, visit the FEMA Hurricane Matthew site.