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Lee County’s hotel rooms open for business
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (U.S.A.) – Six weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County, more than half – 56.4% – of the county’s guest rooms have been opened. “We’re going to see strong demand for the rooms that are now open,” said Cecil Pendergrass, chairman of the Lee Board of County Commissioners and of the…
Read MoreSBA Announces Florida Business Recovery Centers Will Close on Sundays Beginning Nov. 20; Provides Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Information
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will discontinue Sunday hours at its Florida Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) beginning Sunday, Nov. 20. In addition, Florida BRCs will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 26. Florida’s BRCs will resume their normal operations on…
Read MoreBonita Springs FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will officially open in Bonita Springs, tomorrow, November 16, 2022 at 8 am with a soft opening today, November 15th starting at 1 pm located at the Bonita Springs Recreation Center – Small Rec Building 26738 Pine Ave. Bonita Springs, FL 34135. The hours of…
Read MoreCity of Bonita Springs/ FEMA Townhall Meeting- Tuesday, Nov. 15th
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The City of Bonita Springs, along with FEMA Representatives, will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on November 15th, 2022, at 6 pm. The Townhall Meeting will be hosted at the First Presbyterian Church 9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Topics of discussion will include individual assistance, public…
Read MoreNational Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Who Stand to Be Affected by Storm System Nicole
Natural disasters can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, and even those who watch related media reports on television. The Disaster Distress Helpline, at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone who stands to be affected by storm system Nicole. The Disaster Distress Helpline is sponsored by the Substance Abuse…
Read MoreMultiple Housing Options for Hurricane Ian Survivors
BRANDON, Fla. – The state of Florida and FEMA are providing several kinds of assistance to Floridians in 26 counties whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian. FEMA grants can help with repair or replacement of hurricane-damaged primary homes and rental assistance for temporary housing while making repairs. Eligible counties are Brevard, Charlotte,…
Read MoreHope after Hurricane Ian: Cajun Navy Ground Force serving thousands of families in need in Southwest Florida
PINE ISLAND, Fla. – One month after Hurricane Ian, disaster response nonprofit Cajun Navy Ground Force has served 80,000 hot meals and distributed more than $10 million in relief supplies to hurricane-battered communities in Southwest Florida. Founded in 2016, the nationally recognized organization responds to the aftermath of major disasters across the U.S. including Hurricanes…
Read MoreDeadline Approaching for Some Florida Flood Insurance Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Ian to Jumpstart Recovery
WASHINGTON — The deadline is approaching for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to renew their policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. Previously, NFIP announced that certain Florida policyholders impacted by Hurricane Ian have a 90-day grace period, instead of the standard 30-day grace period, to…
Read MoreNew Business Opening South Florida Travel Opportunities to Many in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – New business, Keneca Coastal, offers luxury day trip excursions for groups and eventually individuals to various surrounding destinations including Palm Beach, Miami, Wellington, Sarasota and more. The day excursions are currently available for groups of 14-55 guests. The trips last anywhere between 8-10 hours depending on the destination and transportation is…
Read MoreJCPenney Donates $2.4 Million in Goods to The Salvation Army for Hurricane Ian Relief in Florida
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 8, 2022)—As families across the 60-miles of Florida coastline impacted by Hurricane Ian continue to struggle with the burden of recovery, JCPenney is working with The Salvation Army to relieve that burden with a donation of 130,000 units of new homewares and clothing—a gift worth $2.4M. “The loss many Floridians have sustained…
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