Posts by Jacob Ogles
Group flood insurance policy noncompliance
FEMA applicants in Special Flood Hazard Areas who receive disaster assistance because of flood caused damages are required to buy and keep flood insurance on their property. As part of FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA), FEMA may provide a Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) for three years. After that, homeowners of the property are required…
Read MoreCollier Mosquito Control District employees honored at 2024 Florida Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting
Two Collier Mosquito Control District employees were honored at the 2024 Florida Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting held November 4-7 in Orlando. The FMCA Annual Meeting brings together leaders in the mosquito control industry from across the state to share new research and provide updates on how they effectively manage mosquito activity in their communities. …
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Center open in Collier County
FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA…
Read MoreCampbell named controller of Collaboratory
Vennitta Campbell has joined Collaboratory as the organization’s Controller. Campbell has more than 25 years of accounting experience and has worked in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to non-profits and construction. She most recently served as chief financial officer for Healthy Start Coalition of SWFL. Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from…
Read MoreFEMA seeks property management companies for direct lease
FEMA is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for-occupancy residential or rental properties in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Property management companies for consideration should be doing business in and around communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and/or Milton, to include the counties of Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Madison,…
Read MoreResidential trade permit fees waived, extended through Dec. 31 in Fort Myers Beach
On Oct. 14, 2024, the Town of Fort Myers Beach announced that residential trade permit fees, for drywall and additional minor repairs, for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton damage would be waived from Oct. 15 – Nov. 14. The Town has now extended the waiving of fees until December 31, 2024. Per FEMA regulations, even…
Read MoreHow to document home ownership and occupancy for FEMA
As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. There are several ways Floridians who were affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby can provide this information. Ownership Homeowners may provide official documentation such as: Deed or Official Record Mortgage Documentation Structural or real property insurance Property tax receipt…
Read MoreFEMA assistance for renters
FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners with uninsured losses from Hurricanes Milton or Helene. FEMA awards may help pay for temporary housing. Renters may also qualify for an award under FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for uninsured or underinsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses. These may include: Replacement…
Read MoreCurrent FEMA updates for hurricane recovery
Key Messages Today, Nov. 12, is the last day for Hurricane Debby survivors to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet Floridians’ individual needs. More than 17,000 households are checked in to Transitional Sheltering Assistance hotels and motels. The first step to receiving housing assistance is applying with FEMA. Florida residents…
Read MoreVictor Rentas named director of facilities for Vineyards Country Club
Vineyards Country Club has announced the appointment of Victor (Vic) Rentas as director of facilities for the community’s country club. “Vic’s leadership in this newly established position will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and quality of our facility operations.” said Vineyards Country Club Chief Operating Officer Paul Malonson. “His experience in building…
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