Posts by Jacob Ogles
Fort Myers Beach notified of FEMA decision to retrograde community rating system classification
The Town of Fort Myers Beach was notified Nov. 21 that FEMA placed the Town on probation from the National Flood Insurance Program on Nov. 18 and will retrograde the Town’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification. The Town of Fort Myers Beach remains committed to continuing to work with FEMA to regain good standing in…
Read MoreAmazon announces new robotics fulfillment center in Fort Myers
Amazon today announced plans to build a robotics fulfillment center in Fort Myers. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2027, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. The company currently has fulfillment and sortation centers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. “Florida is…
Read MoreLee County launches new resource website ‘Flooding Facts’
Lee County launched a new resource website, “Flooding Facts,” to offer information about the various types of flooding seen in Lee County in the past 10 years, explain the causes of flooding, outline Lee County Government’s efforts to mitigate the impacts and demonstrate why storm flooding can vary dramatically. The website, www.leegov.com/flooding, outlines the difference between…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank contributes $50K toward SanCap Chamber hurricane recovery
As part of a $150,000 donation to nonprofit organizations throughout the Sanibel-Captiva and Fort Myers Beach communities for hurricane recovery, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank designated $50,000 to support the promotion and support of island businesses through the SanCap Chamber. “As an island community bank, we understand that our success is directly tied to the health…
Read MoreFEMA seeks vendors to help property owners with housing needs following Helene and Milton
FEMA is seeking vendors for its Direct Lease and Multifamily Lease and Repair programs for temporary housing for individuals and families in Florida displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA will host a virtual informational session starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 via Zoom. Vendors attending the event will learn of requirements for leasing directly through FEMA to house…
Read MoreFEMA approves additional $115 million for emergency work following Florida hurricanes
FEMA has approved an additional $115.5 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. This includes: $38,181,120 for Sarasota County for debris removal $23,993,595 for Pasco County for debris removal $37,094,212 for the city of St. Petersburg for debris removal $6,016,332 for Lee County for debris removal and emergency protective…
Read MoreFEMA updates on state hurricane recovery efforts
Key messages Join the team that helps people before, during and after disasters. FEMA is hiring more than 600 local hire positions in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota and Tallahassee. Visit USAJobs.gov, type “FEMA” and “Local Hire” in the keywords section and “Florida” for location. Florida residents affected by Hurricane Helene or Milton do not need to…
Read MoreDirect temporary housing assistance in Florida questions answered
FEMA and the state of Florida are working to ensure that survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are in safe, functional housing. Temporary shelter and housing solutions are currently available to eligible households. It is important to note that survivors may be eligible for more than one type of housing assistance. FEMA is providing Direct Temporary…
Read MoreGroup 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. …
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