Hurricane Ian News
Lee Commissioners approve direction for the Long-term Recovery Task Force
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve direction from its Aug. 15 workshop that county staff will take a more active role in the Long-Term Recovery Task Force as it works to deliver a final report and associated plans in December. After about six months of meetings with…
Read MoreDay Adjusting and the Above Board Chamber present STORM and HURRICANE Readiness event on Aug. 21
Homeowners, business property owners, HOA’s and the public are invited to learn the top tips from area professionals on how to prepare for the next storm that may strike our area. The free event is being presented by the Above Board Chamber of Florida and DAY Adjusting & Consulting. The town hall formatted event will…
Read MoreMore than $120,000 distributed to medical employees for hurricane relief
FORT MYERS, Fla. — SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. and Lee Health Foundation partnered with the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades to provide hurricane relief to medical staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Through this collaboration, the partners will be disbursing more than $120,000 through the SWFL Cares Relief Fund. SWFL Children’s…
Read MoreChamber celebrates The Gathering Place opening at St. Michael
To welcome a safe and warm sanctuary for the community to worship and get together, the SanCap Chamber celebrated the opening of The Gathering Place at St. Michael & All Angels Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel Island, Friday, July 21. “In the first weeks after the hurricane, we quickly realized that besides so many…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces $50 Million Available through the Florida Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) announced that $50 million is available for local governments through the Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program. These funds bridge the gap for local governments while they await federal relief or for their revenues to recover after a federally declared disaster. Interested applicants can apply…
Read MoreSBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses
ATLANTA – Florida residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole and the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County, have two years from the date of their loan approval to request an increase to prevent or minimize damages…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Hosts 14 Citizen and Stakeholder Workshops on Disaster Recovery Funds for Hurricane Ian-Impacted Communities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce recently hosted 14 citizen and stakeholder workshops to receive community input on Florida’s Draft State Action Plan. This plan outlines Florida’s strategy for accessing and operationalizing more than $910 million in Disaster Recovery funding. This follows 24 listening sessions held earlier this year with county officials in each county impacted by the 2022…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Official 30-Day Public Comment Period for the State’s Draft Action Plan to Access More Than $910 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Ian
Tallahassee, Fla. – FloridaCommerce posted Florida’s Draft State Action Plan and announced the opening of the official 30-day public comment period to seek input on the state’s plan to access and operationalize $910 million in funding. This funding was federally allocated to Florida for disaster recovery and mitigation following Hurricane Ian. FloridaCommerce will also host two…
Read MoreMore than $120,000 distributed to medical employees for hurricane relief
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. and Lee Health Foundation partnered with the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades to provide hurricane relief to medical staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Through this collaboration, the partners will be disbursing more than $120,000 through the SWFL Cares Relief Fund. SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. started the…
Read MoreAnchor setting event launches Compass Rose boat storage facility at Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach, FL – Golden anchors, a vision turned to reality and continuing signs of recovery were all part of a one-of-kind “anchor setting” event recently for the new Compass Rose Marina project on San Carlos Island at Fort Myers Beach. Before community leaders and other dignitaries, Compass Rose owner Jack Mayher unveiled a…
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