Hurricane Ian News
Chamber celebrates more business reopenings with ribbon cuttings
Post-hurricane business reopenings continue to inspire ribbon-cutting celebrations for the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the chamber shot off its signature (biodegradable) confetti cannon at McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island to congratulate Captain Brian on the Water’s return, and on Thursday, Jan. 5, SanCap Pak-n-Ship’s reopening on Sanibel Island…
Read MoreFEMA Advances Accessibility: FEMA-SBA Partnership Provides More than $38 Million in Expanded Assistance to Low-Income Survivors
WASHINGTON — In the past year, low-income disaster survivors have received more than $38.7 million in expanded assistance because of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s policy changes to lower the minimum household income thresholds for some types of FEMA assistance. FEMA and SBA have programs that help survivors after a disaster, and many…
Read MoreCharitable Foundation of the Islands awards $100K in Assistance to Nonprofit Employees; $50K Still to Come
Employees of Sanibel and Captiva island nonprofits struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian are expected to receive $50,000 in grants in the coming weeks, adding to the $100,000 already awarded. The grants come from the Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program, launched by Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) in partnership with the nonprofits on Sanibel and…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Federal Assistance Climbs Past $5 Billion; Thousands of Floridians Affected by Hurricane Nicole Register for Assistance
WASHINGTON — More than $5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian to help survivors jumpstart their recovery. FEMA has provided $896 million to households affected by Hurricane Ian and $504 million to the state for emergency response…
Read MoreMitigation Experts Now Offering Free Rebuilding Advice in St. Johns and Lee Counties
LAKE MARY, Fla. – As part of a continuing effort to help Floridians rebuild from Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian, FEMA is offering free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. WHERE: Hurricane Nicole Survivors HOME DEPOT …
Read MoreCampground, charter captain host chamber ribbon-cutting
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated with ribbon cuttings two more businesses that have recovered and opened after Hurricane Ian: Periwinkle Trailer Park at 1119 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and island-based Flip Side Eco Charter. Periwinkle Park suffered considerable damage, with 40 percent of its units destroyed and…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Centers in Collier and DeSoto Counties Closing but Assistance Still Available
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Two disaster recovery centers will be closing permanently at the end of the day on Thursday, Jan. 26. The locations are: Collier County Eagle Lakes Community Park (Community Center Building) 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples DeSoto County Brewer Sports Park 1365 SE Hargrave Street, Arcadia After these centers close, survivors who…
Read MoreLess than Two Weeks to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan in Florida for Hurricane Ian
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Jan. 12 deadline. Anyone in the declared Florida counties who incurred damage from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4 from Hurricane Ian should apply for the disaster recovery loan…
Read MoreFEMA Disaster Assistance Application Deadline Approaches
BRANDON, Fla. – More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But time is running out for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for disaster assistance. If your primary residence is in one of the 26 counties designated…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank reopens McGregor Branch
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has reopened its McGregor Branch in a temporary mobile banking unit at 15975 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. The building experienced considerable flood damage from Hurricane Ian and requires major reconstruction. While the building undergoes renovations, the bank has acquired a fully functional mobile banking trailer. The unit includes two teller stations,…
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