Hurricane Ian News
One Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until further notice RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS If you suffered loss from Hurricane Ian and you live in one of the counties eligible for FEMA assistance to households, you have until November 28 to apply to FEMA. There is no cost and it is easy to do. You…
Read MoreFederal Support for Florida’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.6 Billion; Additional Counties Eligible for Direct Temporary Housing
WASHINGTON — More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $669 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tours Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) recently welcomed Adrianne Todman, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to tour the city’s affordable housing communities and discuss local housing needs following Hurricane Ian. “The Housing Authority has been working to meet the growing…
Read MoreDAY Adjusting & Consulting works as an ally for SWFL property owners and non-profit organizations during hurricane recovery efforts
The aftermath of Hurricane Ian has brought out the best and the worst in people in Southwest Florida. The best has been seen through the many non-profit organizations that have stepped in to help those in need, and the worst is the scammers who are taking advantage of those in desperate situations. DAY Adjusting &…
Read MoreFlorida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources. Loans are available up to $50,000—at least $10…
Read MoreCollier County Disaster Recovery Center to Change Locations
BRANDON, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County is changing locations. The center at the Veteran’s Community Park, 1895 Veteran’s Drive, Naples, 34109 will permanently close Sunday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. A temporary center will then open Monday, Nov. 7 and continue to operate through Sunday, Nov. 13. The address is: Collier Museum…
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicole update from Lee County
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County officials today provided an update on Tropical Storm Nicole. Here is an updated recap of today’s update: Anticipated impacts: The Lee County Emergency Operations Center is activated from Hurricane Ian. The county remains under a State of Local Emergency. Based on the latest forecasts, it’s anticipated that Nicole will…
Read MoreExperts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Charlotte and Lee Counties
BRANDON, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Charlotte and Lee counties to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Jumpstarts Floridians’ Recoveries, Delivers Massive, Billion-Dollar Recovery Effort Following Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON — One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians through grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. The federal government is leading a whole-of-community effort, with more than 2,400 federal personnel on the ground along with private sector, voluntary agencies and faith-based organizations to meet immediate…
Read MoreLee County Community Development adjusts hours of operation for permitting lobby at downtown office
Fort Myers, FL – The permitting lobby at the Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will close on Saturdays starting on Oct. 29 to allow for the processing of an increasing number of building permits. The permitting lobby had been offering expanded hours of operation, including Saturday hours, since Oct. 17, at its Monroe…
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