Hurricane Ian News
Hurricane Ian Business: Post Hurricane Ian Recovery Rebuilding and Permitting Information
As Collier County residents and business owners begin the clean up and start the rebuilding process after Hurricane Ian, the Collier County Growth Management Community Development Services Department wants to assist, with a speedy recovery process. Helpful information is posted on the county’s website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/post-hurricane-ian-recovery. Also, electronic permitting information is available at www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/building-plan-review-inspection/e-permitting. County…
Read MoreCITY OF FORT MYERS closes Yacht Basin due to unsafe conditions caused by Hurricane Ian
Fort Myers, FL – The City of Fort Myers was directly plundered by Hurricane Ian, a very slow-moving category 4 hurricane that created substantial storm surges on the Caloosahatchee River. The downtown area suffered flooding in excess of 42 inches, which remained for hours before the river receded. The Fort Myers Yacht Basin endured vast…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Resources: An Insurance Village is located at JetBlue Park
An Insurance Village is located at JetBlue Park 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers, to assist consumers with insurance claims and other needs. It will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Allstate and State Farm insurance companies have experienced representatives at mobile claims centers across SWFL to help clients process insurance…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal : From Governor DeSantis – Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian after surveying various impacted areas and meeting with impacted communities. Governor DeSantis traveled to Waffle House in Punta Gorda to serve food and meet with first responders, emergency response staff and volunteers. The Governor also traveled to Fort Myers to visit points of distribution…
Read MorePCSC re-opens in wake of Hurricane Ian
Paradise Coast Sports Complex re-opened to public use Monday morning, after being closed for six days due to Hurricane Ian. PCSC remains a staging site for CCSO and FEMA at PCSC Stadium and the South Parking area, but all other facets of the complex are available for use by its partners and guests. “We are…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian
Florida – The IRS has announced that victims of Hurricane Ian throughout Florida will now have until February 15, 2023, to file their federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian The tax relief applies to individuals and households…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response
WASHINGTON — FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited local officials in Florida the past several days to discuss the federal government’s support for survivors and communities in Florida, as state and federal search and rescue operations continue in Florida with a priority on hospitals, healthcare facilities and barrier island communities. Visit missing.fl.gov if you or someone you know…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Traffic : From Lee County Pine Island bridges update and more
Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 2, 2022 – Lee County announced Sunday updates on its bridges that were impacted by Hurricane Ian. Matlacha / Pine Island: The Florida Department of Transportation will assist Lee County to expedite emergency repairs to the road and bridges that provide motorists access to Pine Island. FDOT will begin mobilizing equipment,…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : Lee County Tax Collector to temporarily open Lehigh Service Center
In addition to the below information about the FLOW Mobiles, The Lee County Tax Collector will open its Lehigh Service Center for the day on Tuesday, October 4. Hours are from 9am – 3pm. No appointment is necessary. The address is 3114 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres. Those needing replacement Florida titles, driver license and/or identification…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal : FDOT Announces I-75 Closure Due to Rising River I-75 is closed between mile markers 179 and 193
CONTACT FDOT: FDOT COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (850) 414-4590 | [email protected] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Please be advised that the Myakka River under Interstate 75 (I-75) has risen and impacted the interstate, no longer making it safely passable for motorists. Due to the rising water, I-75 in both directions is now closed from mile marker 179 (North Port / Toledo Blade…
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