Hurricane Ian News

We recognize that we are all working hard to recover from Hurricane Ian while also keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Nicole. We ask you to continue to monitor local meteorologists’ reports as well as the National Hurricane Center updates. We want to ensure you know that no evacuation orders are in place at this…

Captiva Island, FL – ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa officially opened to overnight guests with approved access to the islands on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 — making the resort Captiva Island’s first resort to welcome island residents, first responders and other approved parties. “We are absolutely delighted to open our doors to so many…

Fort Myers, FL – Congress Jewelers, a Sanibel Island-based fine jeweler, has signed a lease to relocate their headquarters to Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The hurricane devasted Sanibel Island and the store at Periwinkle Place Shops.  Scot and Melissa Congress have plans to eventually be a part…

BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers for Hurricane Ian survivors are reopening today after temporarily closing last week for severe weather. Centers are designed to help disaster survivors jumpstart their recovery from Hurricane Ian. Most centers are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Center locations: BREVARD COUNTY:…

BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather. Today, Nov. 7, centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed at the end of the day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, all other centers and mobile units will close at the end…

BRANDON, Fla. – National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. The renewal extension applies to policyholders whose flood insurance policy expiration dates began on Aug. 25, 2022, through and including Oct. 23, 2022. For example, if…

BRANDON, Fla. – FEMA and the state of Florida are opening three new Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee County. The new centers will open Sunday, Nov. 6 in these locations: Beach Baptist Church 130 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 Pine Island – Phillips Community Park 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia, FL  33922 Sanibel Community Church…

FORT MYERS, FL. –  The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic warns the community of an expected epidemic of illnesses caused by water damaged buildings from Hurricane Ian flooding and leaks. Toxic molds and bacteria are harmful to everyone, but especially to those who are genetically susceptible to complications from exposure to them. “Biotoxin Illness, or…