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PCSC re-opens in wake of Hurricane Ian
Paradise Coast Sports Complex re-opened to public use Monday morning, after being closed for six days due to Hurricane Ian. PCSC remains a staging site for CCSO and FEMA at PCSC Stadium and the South Parking area, but all other facets of the complex are available for use by its partners and guests. “We are…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian
Florida – The IRS has announced that victims of Hurricane Ian throughout Florida will now have until February 15, 2023, to file their federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian The tax relief applies to individuals and households…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response
WASHINGTON — FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited local officials in Florida the past several days to discuss the federal government’s support for survivors and communities in Florida, as state and federal search and rescue operations continue in Florida with a priority on hospitals, healthcare facilities and barrier island communities. Visit missing.fl.gov if you or someone you know…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Traffic : From Lee County Pine Island bridges update and more
Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 2, 2022 – Lee County announced Sunday updates on its bridges that were impacted by Hurricane Ian. Matlacha / Pine Island: The Florida Department of Transportation will assist Lee County to expedite emergency repairs to the road and bridges that provide motorists access to Pine Island. FDOT will begin mobilizing equipment,…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business – Meeting Status : Collier County Facilities and Services Update
As the community recovers in the wake of Hurricane Ian, county services will begin to resume. On Monday, October 3, normal county operations will reopen to the public. Parks and libraries will open on Tuesday, October 4 with the exception of the Headquarters Library and South Regional Library which will be open tomorrow, Monday October…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business : SRMA of Florida shares available resources
The SRMA Board of Directors and Executive Director sincerely hope that you, your family, and your employees are all safe, and your homes and facilities remains in tact. We know many of you were in the direct path of Ian, and are now seeing the devastation it left behind. Should you need assistance in…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business : Lee County announces Hurricane Ian hiring event
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County’s disaster debris monitoring partner, Thompson Consulting Services, will be hiring local residents to support Lee County’s Hurricane Ian debris removal efforts. Positions are for immediate work; there is no physical labor, no experience is necessary and training is provided. Qualified candidates have the potential to earn more than $1,300 per…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : Lee County Tax Collector to temporarily open Lehigh Service Center
In addition to the below information about the FLOW Mobiles, The Lee County Tax Collector will open its Lehigh Service Center for the day on Tuesday, October 4. Hours are from 9am – 3pm. No appointment is necessary. The address is 3114 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres. Those needing replacement Florida titles, driver license and/or identification…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal : FDOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River I-75 is closed between mile markers 179 and 193
CONTACT FDOT: FDOT COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (850) 414-4590 | FDOTCommunicationsOffice@dot.state.fl.us TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Please be advised that the Myakka River under Interstate 75 (I-75) has risen and impacted the interstate, no longer making it safely passable for motorists. Due to the rising water, I-75 in both directions is now closed from mile marker 179 (North Port / Toledo Blade…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Personal/Business : Businesses offering services and assistance for Floridians impacted
U-Haul International, Inc.: U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box container usage at 43 Florida locations. As families evacuate and create their emergency plans ahead of Hurricane Ian, U-Haul is uniquely positioned to offer assistance. As part of our disaster relief program, we’re able to provide secure locations for Florida residents to…
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