Posts by Michelle Hudson
First Responders Children’s Foundation Announces Hurricane Ian Disaster Response Fund for First Responders and Families
SERVPRO® Makes Donation to the Fund (New York, NY -Oct. 17) – First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) in partnership with SERVPRO today announced a Hurricane Ian Disaster Response Fund that will provide timely Disaster Response Grants to first responder families enduring financial hardship due to devastation from Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian took the lives…
Read MoreNew Location for Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County
Media Advisory New Location for Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County TALLAHASSEE – A Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County changed locations. Former location: Home Depot 12621 S McCall Rd Port Charlotte, FL 33981 The center reopened Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in its new location. Tringali Rec Center 3450 N Access Rd, Englewood, FL …
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business Damage Assessment Form
While our community rebuilds in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce stays committed to helping our business community. We kindly request that our membership complete the Business Damage Assessment Form below to aid us in our efforts to help our membership rebuild, direct business affiliates to the best resources…
Read MorePower issues force temporary closure of the Lee County Tax Collector’s South Office location
LCTC South Office Closed Monday, October 17 The Lee County Tax Collector’s South Office (15680 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers) will be closed on Monday, October 17 due to unforeseen power issues. We are actively working to fix the issues and apologize for any inconvenience. Customers with appointments have been contacted directly…
Read MoreFEMA Approves $420 million to Help Floridians with Hurricane Ian Recovery
FEMA Provides $420 million to Floridians to Jumpstart Hurricane Ian Recovery​ WASHINGTON — FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help…
Read MoreTemporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach implemented to speed recovery
Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach implemented to speed recovery Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 14, 2022 – Beginning Monday, Oct. 17, access to Fort Myers Beach will be limited to essential response personnel each Monday and Tuesday to speed restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The goal is to complete specific infrastructure rebuilding…
Read MoreWater Test Kits
Calusa Waterkeeper to Distribute Rapid Home Drinking Water Test Kits All of us in Southwest Florida have been impacted to some degree by Hurricane Ian. The catastrophic damage left in its wake has been life changing. Calusa Waterkeeper is committed to keeping residents informed about water quality. With that in mind, they are…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery
In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Charlotte County to give updates on recovery efforts and visit a disaster services site that has received funds from the Florida Disaster Fund. Governor DeSantis announced that all but…
Read MoreStronger Together
Friends, The response to the devastation in our area is something to be proud of. We have seen every level of government respond with the resources needed most, neighbors helping neighbors, and people are finding out what this city is made of. I am proud to be a resident of Cape Coral. As you have probably guessed,…
Read MoreWatch out for Hurricane Scams
Recently, a good chunk of Florida was left devasted by a category 4 hurricane. With millions of homes and businesses impacted, plenty of people are in major need ofhousing, vehicles, and financial aid. Sadly, criminals can’t turn down an opportunity to take advantage of vulnerable people as we’ve already started to see an increase in…
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