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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Totals $1.74 Billion; FEMA Provides $684 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery
WASHINGTON — More than $1.74 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $684 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business…
Read MoreMembership Directors’ Association announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida (MDASF) announces the 2022–2023 Board of Directors. That includes Public Relations Chair – Meg Stepanian, Vice President – Daniela Jacob, Secretary – Tammy Mercer, Treasurer – Stephanie Glasco, President – Jennah Martinez, Membership Chair – Amanda Wichmanowski and Website & Communications Chair – Megan Somerville. The Membership Directors’ Association…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tours Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) recently welcomed Adrianne Todman, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to tour the city’s affordable housing communities and discuss local housing needs following Hurricane Ian. “The Housing Authority has been working to meet the growing…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Application Window and Support Webinar for the Broadband Opportunity Program
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the application window for funding through the Broadband Opportunity Program will be open for 30 days, beginning on November 2, 2022, and closing on December 2, 2022. Awards will be granted to applicants who seek to expand broadband internet service in unserved…
Read MoreFlorida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources. Loans are available up to $50,000—at least $10…
Read MoreRebuilding / Repairing your Home: The 50% Rule
The cost of repairing your home shall not equal or exceed 50% of the pre-storm value of your home. Value is determined by the Property Appraiser. The value that applies to the structure is the “Improved Value”. This value can be found in the Collier County Property Appraiser’s online database – CLICK HERE Once the…
Read MorePowell joins Wright Construction Group as Marketing Director
Fort Myers, FL – Wright Construction Group is excited to announce it recently hired Taryn Powell as the marketing director. She will be responsible for creating proposals and presentations, managing the company’s social media platforms, press-related items, and events such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings and topping offs. “Taryn brings a unique set of skills to…
Read MoreDeRocker joins Wright Construction Group as project manager
Fort Myers, FL – Wright Construction Group is excited to announce it recently hired Jeff DeRocker as a project manager. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of his projects. His work includes the creation and updating of project schedules, overseeing all document controls, coordinating project meetings, maintaining collaborative…
Read MoreFEMA to Provide Direct Temporary Housing in 4 Florida Counties
TALLAHASSEE – At the request of Governor Ron DeSantis, FEMA will provide temporary housing to eligible Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto and Lee counties. FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance to provide options for those whose homes are uninhabitable because of the hurricane. FEMA determined that rental assistance is insufficient to meet the housing…
Read MoreCollier County Disaster Recovery Center to Change Locations
BRANDON, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County is changing locations. The center at the Veteran’s Community Park, 1895 Veteran’s Drive, Naples, 34109 will permanently close Sunday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. A temporary center will then open Monday, Nov. 7 and continue to operate through Sunday, Nov. 13. The address is: Collier Museum…
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