Hurricane Ian News
IMPORTANT Update from SWFL Inc.
Dear SWFL Inc. Members and Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we feel the immeasurable impact Hurricane Ian has had on our community. The future may seem uncertain and daunting, but there’s one thing that we do know. Our community is strong. Our community is resilient. We will rebuild, we will recover and we will…
Read MoreDeadline nears for D-SNAP qualification
Sunday, Oct. 16, is the final day for Lee County residents to register and complete an interview to participate in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…
Read MoreFEMA Provides over $210 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors
WASHINGTON — More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. FEMA is opening more Disaster Recovery Centers and going door-to-door to help survivors sign up for assistance in affected communities. How FEMA is Helping Floridians Residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee,…
Read MoreLee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian
Lee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2022 – The Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will return its permitting operations to its office location at the Public Works Building,1500 Monroe St.,…
Read MoreVerizon donates $250,000 in support of small business recovery in wake of hurricane
Verizon today announces a $250,000 donation to support small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Verizon is partnering with Collaboratory, a local non-profit community-problem solving organization in Southwest Florida, and Florida TaxWatch, a trusted non-profit organization that serves as the ‘eyes and ears’ of Florida taxpayers and promotes economic development across the state, to create $10,000 grants to…
Read MorePress Release/Interviews – American Lung Association Warns of Dangerous Health Effects from Aftermath of Storm Surge
As Southwest Florida Residents Return Home Following Hurricane Ian’s Destruction, American Lung Association Warns of Dangerous Health Effects from Aftermath of Storm Surge The destruction of homes and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is tragic, and the cleanup itself creates the potential for serious and long-lasting threats to health, the American Lung Association…
Read MoreCommissioner Penny Taylor, October 13, 2022 District 4 Newsletter
Update on Debris Pickup as of 10/12/2022 GIVE LOCAL STAY LOCAL Having gone through Irma with local charities and supporting local relief efforts, I can attest that there is no substitution for giving local and staying local. Like Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian has had a broad reach throughout South Florida. The needs are great everywhere. Make sure…
Read MorePriority Service for First Responders, Educators at Disaster Recovery Centers
First responders and educators – police officers, firemen, medical personnel, teachers and others supporting response to Hurricane Ian – will be given priority service at several Disaster Recovery Centers Oct. 15 and 16. The service will be offered on those dates from 9 a.m. to noon at the centers in Charlotte, Hardee, Lee and Sarasota…
Read MoreFEMA Jumpstarts Floridians’ Recoveries, Provides $327 Million for Ian Relief
WASHINGTON — In two weeks, FEMA has approved more than $327 million in federal disaster assistance for over 182,500 individuals and households to help jumpstart their recoveries. How FEMA is Helping Floridians FEMA has made individual assistance available to 24 counties in Florida. Residents in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee,…
Read MoreFlorida Restaurant and Lodging Association Warns Hospitality Industry After Ian: “Price Gouging Will Not Be Tolerated”
TALLAHASSEE – As Florida and its residents continue to recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) today issued a stern message for the hospitality industry: there is absolutely no tolerance for price gouging. “Florida is known for having such a wonderful and accommodating hospitality industry,” said Carol…
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