Hurricane Ian Personal
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance to open applications Feb. 22 for new community
 First residents to move into new apartments in summer 2024 IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance will begin accepting applications on Feb. 22 for a new affordable apartment community being constructed in Immokalee. During a symbolic signed wallboard installation on Feb. 16, Arol Buntzman, co-founder and chair of the nonprofit, announced that families soon…
Read MoreFEMA Urges Florida Homeowners to Take Mitigation Measures Against Hurricanes
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Because of the unique location and extensive coastline, the state of Florida is frequently affected by hurricanes.  As resilience starts at home, FEMA strongly encourages homeowners in Florida to take mitigation measures now to prepare you and your family against potential disasters. Why should you consider taking mitigation measures? Taking hazard mitigation…
Read MoreAfter Ian: Fort Myers free legal clinic to focus on post-disaster insurance claims, contractor fraud
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers-based legal nonprofit is again hosting a free clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice. Law at the Library is a quarterly conversation sponsored by Lee County Legal Aid Society with support from AARP Foundation. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7, from…
Read MoreLeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program outreach begins today; Application portal opens Feb. 1
Fort Myers, FL, – Lee County has announced that the application portal for the LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program will open Feb. 1. Door-to-door outreach to raise program awareness among individuals in need begins today, Jan. 16. Outreach workers will fan out across the county to provide information to residents who were impacted by…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting marks iconic Sanibel shop reopening
She Sells Sea Shells turned a tongue-twister and Sanibel’s shelling reputation into a family-owned and -operated business in 1976. After opening more stores on the islands – up to five at one point – the iconic shell shop brand suffered from Hurricane Ian, but has reopened its flagship shop at 1157 Periwinkle Way. A Dec. 7 SanCap…
Read MoreHome Depot Foundation , Inspiritus team up ahead of Ian anniversary
The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Inspiritus, worked to repair and rebuild several homes in the Harlem Heights neighborhood that were badly damaged during Hurricane Ian. Local veteran Leon, and his wife Julia rode out the storm in their home before being rescued by a boat after 3.5 feet of water flooded their house. They have been displaced from their home ever since, having to rent while repairs are completed. Just…
Read MoreLee Commissioners accept nearly $4.5 million in HUD grants to aid individuals with low to moderate incomes
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. This annual funding is used for planning, homeless services, community development and various housing programs administered by Lee County’s Department of…
Read MoreNational Disaster Recovery Group is in Lee County to Assess Hurricane Ian-Related Community Unmet Needs
Lee County, Fla. – The Lee County Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) has requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will not be able to rebuild and recover without assistance. A team of World Renew volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews with Hurricane Ian survivors from…
Read MoreFort Myers Brewing to honor one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with fundraiser Sept. 28
Fort Myers Brewing is honoring the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with its Sips of Support fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 10 p.m. A portion of sales from every drink purchased will benefit the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (FRLA) Disaster Relief Fund, which helps restaurants and lodging establishments to recover, repair…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces State of Florida’s Action Plan for Hurricane Ian Recovery Submitted to HUD
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s State Action Plan for Disaster Recovery to access more than $910 million in funding following Hurricane Ian has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are allocated through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to support long-term recovery, resiliency and…
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