Hurricane Ian Helpful Resources
Hurricane Ian Resources Update
No one comes together after an emergency the way Florida’s hospitality industry comes together. We have been so moved by the outpouring of food, housing, supplies, money, and time from FRLA Members and others throughout the industry in the wake of Hurricane Ian and the devastation caused in Southwest Florida and across the state. Thank you to…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Business/Personal Resourceful Links
Road Conditions and Closures: For current road conditions and closures, visit www.FL511.com Personal Resourceful Links: FEMA: Apply for Disaster Assistance Click Here Remember to take photos of damage, including the high-water line. Business Resourceful Links: FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE (Collier County): For businesses affected by Hurricane Ian, visit Collier County’s Business Resource Page. https://collieredo.org/hurricane-ian-business-assistance SBA Disaster Loan…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Resources: General Recovery Resources
President Biden declared that the following counties are disaster areas: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Sarasota, and Seminole. This means Federal disaster funding will be available to residents and businesses in these areas. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply for assistance at www.disasterassistance.govby calling…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Personal: Lee County closing existing inland food and water Points of Distribution
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County is closing the remaining food and water Points of Distribution (PODs) as water and power are restored, businesses reopen, and nonprofits reopen, making additional food and meals available. The county will close PODS at 5 p.m. today at the following locations: Old Bonita Library, 26876 Pine Ave, Bonita Springs…
Read MoreSBA Opens Business Recovery Centers in Collier and Seminole Counties to Assist Floridians
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will operate a Mobile Business Recovery Center for several days, beginning Friday Oct. 7, in Everglades City. SBA will also open a Business Recovery Center in Sanford, beginning Oct. 7. Staff at the centers will assist Floridians with applying to the SBA disaster loan program for losses due to Hurricane…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee, Sarasota Counties
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida and FEMA have opened two additional state-led Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Lee and Sarasota counties. LEE COUNTY Fort Myers DMS Building, 2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 SARASOTA COUNTY Shannon Staub Public Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL 34289 Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Resources: Resources to Jumpstart Floridians’ Recovery
Florida survivors can apply for federal assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. Survivors using a relay service, such as a video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, should give the FEMA operator the number for that service. Small Business Administration disaster loans are available to businesses, homeowners, renters…
Read MoreHurricane Ian : SWFL Small Business Resources Update
As an organization, we are working diligently to provide relief to our members and the local business community. Here’s what we’re doing thus far: The Hub at SWFL Inc. is open and operating with power, WiFi and water so you can keep your business moving. We’ve canceled our ongoing events through October so you can…
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 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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