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Recovery Centers to Close Temporarily for Severe Weather
BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather. Today, Nov. 7, centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed at the end of the day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, all other centers and mobile units will close at the end…
Read MoreFlorida Flood Insurance Policyholders Given Additional Time
BRANDON, Fla. – National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. The renewal extension applies to policyholders whose flood insurance policy expiration dates began on Aug. 25, 2022, through and including Oct. 23, 2022. For example, if…
Read MoreFederal Support for Hurricane Ian Totals $1.93 Billion; FEMA Provides $719 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery
WASHINGTON — More than $1.93 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $719 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration…
Read MoreThree Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee County
BRANDON, Fla. – FEMA and the state of Florida are opening three new Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee County. The new centers will open Sunday, Nov. 6 in these locations: Beach Baptist Church 130 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 Pine Island – Phillips Community Park 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia, FL 33922 Sanibel Community Church…
Read MoreSRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) offers a wide range of information and networking events to manufacturers in the Southwest Florida region, as well as a national network of resources that has been crucial to Hurricane Ian recovery efforts for many SWFL manufacturing companies. While membership dues are inexpensive, SRMA understands…
Read MoreNotice of CANCELED Public Meeting Development Services Advisory Committee Land Development Review Subcommittee Collier County, Florida
Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Development Services Advisory – Land Development Review Subcommittee (DSAC-LDR) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. has been CANCELED. For more information, call Eric Johnson at (239) 252-2931.
Read MoreCommissioners approve grant agreements for housing assistance
Fort Myers, FL– The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award Disaster Assistance State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant agreements totaling about $4.5 million to nonprofit housing development organizations to assist households affected by Hurricane Ian. The grant agreements provide funding for: Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Inc. $2.5 million…
Read MoreWilson Creative Group adds Tracy Reinert as production manager
Naples, Fla. – Wilson Creative Group (WCG), a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the appointment of Tracy Reinert to the position of production manager. In this role, she is responsible for leading all aspects of the agency’s assigned projects, up to and including documenting project scopes and plans; managing plan changes; communicating with…
Read MoreWeichert® Affiliated Offices in the Fort Myers Area Welcome New Team Members
Fort Myers, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire) — Weichert® affiliated offices in the Fort Myers area have recently added the following individuals to their team. * Jacob Elwood Bennett, who joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE, located at 8191 College Parkway Suite 206 in Fort Myers. For more information, please…
Read MoreFlooding from Hurricane Ian Will Lead to Biotoxin Epidemic
FORT MYERS, FL. – The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic warns the community of an expected epidemic of illnesses caused by water damaged buildings from Hurricane Ian flooding and leaks. Toxic molds and bacteria are harmful to everyone, but especially to those who are genetically susceptible to complications from exposure to them. “Biotoxin Illness, or…
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