Hurricane Ian News

FORT MYERS, Fla. –Thanks to the generosity of the Southwest Floridacommunity,Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA), in partnership with various community organizations, held a school supply drive and recently replenished supplies for morethan 700 young learners in need at several Southwest Florida schools. After Hurricane Ian hit the region late in September, many children and…

SalusCare’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee have authorized a phased rebuilding of the Crisis Stabilization Unit, which has been closed since Hurricane Ian due to storm damage. Construction is scheduled to begin once the permit is issued. “We have explored our funding options and we are rebuilding. We made this decision because there are…

Fort Myers, FL – Lee County Department of Community Development will continue operating a weekly remote permit office through March at the Pine Island Public Library to assist those who are rebuilding and repairing their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The weekly remote permit office at the Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell…

At a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), you can speak directly with someone about your unique case and receive guidance. DRCs provide survivors with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with staff from the state of Florida, FEMA and specialists from other federal agencies. Every attempt is being made to locate DRCs in communities most affected by…

SANIBEL, FL — Starting Monday, February 6, Sanibel customers can begin picking up their mail at a temporary facility in the parking lot of the Sanibel Post Office, located at 650 Tarpon Bay Road. The temporary Post Office will offer retail services and Post Office Boxes, as well as mail, package, and P.O. Box mail pickup.…

LAKE MARY, FL – FEMA will extend the deadline for property owners to submit responses to FEMA’s Request for Information regarding the Multifamily Lease and Repair program. Responses and comments are due as soon as possible but no later than 5:00 PM EST, Feb. 9, 2023, via email to the point of contact listed below.…

LAKE MARY, FL. – FEMA and the State of Florida are opening another disaster recovery center in Lee County to assist Hurricane Ian survivors at the following location: WHERE:  Mt. Olive A.M.E Church                  2754 Orange St.                  Fort Myers, FL 33916…

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL — Starting Monday, January 23, Fort Myers Beach customers can begin picking up their mail at a temporary facility in the parking lot of the Fort Myers Beach Post Office, located at 200 Carolina Ave. This includes all customers in ZIP Codes 33931 and 33932. The temporary Post Office will offer retail…