Hurricane Ian Personal
Lee Commissioners approve funds for non-profit rental units through Hurricane Housing Recovery Program
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved nearly $6.7million in Hurricane Housing Recovery Program grant funds for rehabilitation of nonprofit-owned rental units and construction of new rental property. The funds will be used to assist 173 rental households affected by Hurricane Ian. The program places a priority on serving very low,…
Read MoreCompass Rose Marina Case Study
Compass Rose Marina is a project 17 years in the making and will include a boat storage facility built to withstand 200 mph winds, alongside another marina, retail shops, condos and townhomes. Due to the uniqueness of the project, the fact that it is being built in the hurricane-ravaged area of Fort Myers Beach and…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve initiatives to address housing needs of people affected by Hurricane Ian
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two measures to assist people affected by Hurricane Ian with housing needs. The Board voted to: Approve an amendment to the 2023-2026 Local Housing Assistance Plan for demolition and reconstruction of single-family homes occupied by income-qualified households. This strategy includes elevating…
Read MoreRestroom and shower trailers to close at remaining Comfort Stations
Fort Myers, FL Restroom and shower trailers at Comfort Stations at the Beach Baptist Church on Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Maritime Park on San Carlos Island and Flamingo Bay Mobile Home Park on Pine Island will be closed and removed at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19. Use of the sites has been declining steadily.…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity announces agreement with FEMA on temporary housing for Ian survivors in Heritage Heights
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is proud to partner with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on a land-lease agreement that will provide property for temporary housing in the Heritage Heights neighborhood for families displaced due to Hurricane Ian. In search of available land for a temporary housing community,…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach family impacted by Hurricane Ian get special day at JetBlue Park
John and Linda Henry invited several Fort Myers Beach families impacted by Hurricane Ian to join us for a special day at JetBlue Park, along with local elected officials. These parents and children are inspiring to all of us in Red Sox Nation. John and Linda Henry invited several Fort Myers Beach families impacted by…
Read MoreStorm debris set-out deadline announced for remainder of unincorporated Lee County
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County has announced a set-out deadline of March 1 for the remainder of unincorporated areas to place Hurricane Ian debris at the curb. This final set-out date pertains to areas that have not had a previous deadline, such as Matlacha, St. James City, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Island, Punta…
Read MoreStorm debris set-out deadline in February for some areas of unincorporated Lee County
Fort Myers, FL, – Lee County has announced another set-out deadline for some additional unincorporated areas to place remaining Hurricane Ian debris at the curb. The following areas are asked to place residential storm debris at the curb by Feb. 13: Pine Island north of the Pine Island Road/Stringfellow intersection. (Matlacha and St. James City…
Read MoreUnited Way establishes Recovery Distribution Program with PODS sites for families impacted by Hurricane Ian
To help expedite recovery following Hurricane Ian, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has established a Recovery Distribution Program with PODS container locations set up around Lee County. Through its Gifts in Kind Program, United Way has partnered with PODS, Lee County government and local social service agencies to distribute new furniture and home…
Read MoreEight Tips for Appealing a FEMA Determination Letter
Weeks ago, you applied for federal disaster assistance. FEMA responded with a letter outlining the of types of assistance you are eligible or ineligible to receive. Read the letter carefully to understand FEMA’s decision and learn how to appeal if you disagree. Many times, FEMA just needs a document or other information to push your…
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