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FEMA Canvassing SW Florida Communities Hit by Ian, Registering Survivors for Assistance
WASHINGTON — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) specialists are working in communities hard-hit by Hurricane Ian to help disaster survivors apply for assistance and to provide critical information about resources. In addition to the Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee and Sarasota counties, Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams went door-to-door today in Collier, Hardee, Hillsborough, Polk and Seminole…
Read MoreSBA Opens Business Recovery Centers in Collier and Seminole Counties to Assist Floridians
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will operate a Mobile Business Recovery Center for several days, beginning Friday Oct. 7, in Everglades City. SBA will also open a Business Recovery Center in Sanford, beginning Oct. 7. Staff at the centers will assist Floridians with applying to the SBA disaster loan program for losses due to Hurricane…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee, Sarasota Counties
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA have opened two additional state-led Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Lee and Sarasota counties. LEE COUNTY Fort Myers DMS Building, 2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 SARASOTA COUNTY Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289 Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : FEMA Provides More Resources, Funding for Florida’s Recovery
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. granted an additional 30 days of 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective actions, ensuring the first 60 days of response and recovery are all federally funded. Starting today, FEMA will have three Disaster Recovery Centers available for Florida residents. How FEMA is Helping Floridians FEMA will…
Read MorePresident Biden Amends Florida Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the state of Florida as a result of Hurricane Ian beginning Sept.…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business: Private Sector Support
Work search reporting and other requirements for Reemployment Assistance claims have been temporarily waived for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian in FEMA disaster-declared counties. Eligible Floridians must file for regular state Reemployment Assistance benefits before applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA is also available for individuals and businesses in FEMA disaster-declared counties. Learn more here. The…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Traffic: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island have been completed in less than three days. The Governor also brought Florida Department…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : Passage to Pine Island bridge now open to emergency personnel, utility trucks and Florida DOT
Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 5, 2022 – Lee County and the Florida Department of Transportation with the assistance of private contractors have restored access to the Pine Island bridge from the mainland. Emergency personnel, utility and supply trucks, and FDOT crews now have access to make the island safe and secure. Soon, residents will be…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Resources: Resources to Jumpstart Floridians’ Recovery
Florida survivors can apply for federal assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. Survivors using a relay service, such as a video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, should give the FEMA operator the number for that service. Small Business Administration disaster loans are available to businesses, homeowners, renters…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Traffic: Update on Access to Hickory Blvd
The City of Bonita Springs is working to get residents access to the areas along Hickory Blvd that have been affected by Hurricane Ian. Residents should begin to prepare to gain access to their residences. If the property owner would like a home watch representative, contractor or family member to access the property for them,…
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