News Release: One Point of Distribution Open Tuesday, Oct. 1

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2024) — Charlotte County will open one distribution center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with water, ice, tarps and MREs while supplies last. The distribution center will be located at Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte in Macy’s Parking lot.

Charlotte County Transit is offering free rides to and from the distribution centers. To schedule a ride, call 941-833-4000.

For recovery information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 or go online to www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm. Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.x.com/ccoem.

For media information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.