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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Nears $3 Billion; FEMA Extends Deadline for Applications
WASHINGTON — More than $2.97 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households after Hurricane Ian, with FEMA providing $769 million to households and $358 million to the state for emergency response. The U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $1 billion in…
Read MoreGunster expands statewide footprint into Naples, merges with Grant Fridkin Pearson law firm
Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, announces it has completed a merger agreement with Grant Fridkin Pearson, a Naples law firm with 27 years of practice in southwest Florida. The merger will be effective January 1, 2023, at which time the 12 attorneys and 15-member professional staff of Grant Fridkin Pearson will join Gunster, one…
Read MoreBetter Business Bureau warns consumers that in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole
Better Business Bureau warns consumers that in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole, watch out for storm chasers and/or impostors looking to take advantage of people. Scammers use phone, text, email, mail and will even go door-to-door targeting Floridians affected by the storm. No government agencies will call unsolicited or text you asking for financial account…
Read MoreReel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo slated for Feb. 4 in Bonita Springs
Sunshine Ace Hardware will host its 7th Annual Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo on Feb. 4 at its retail store in Bonita Springs. Reel in the Sunshine is a free event aimed at recreational and beginning anglers, and features vendor-led product demonstrations, hot-off-the-grill BBQ samples prepared by Sunshine Ace’s grill masters, numerous giveaways and…
Read MoreFEMA Advances Accessibility: Policy Change Provides Over $559 Million to Disaster Survivors Who Would Have Been Previously Ineligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON — This week, FEMA announced that over $559 million was provided to survivors in additional assistance as a result of a policy change which expanded acceptable forms of documents to prove home ownership and occupancy. Because of the policy update, more than 100,000 additional applicants have been able to get assistance as renters and owners. In…
Read MorePresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the…
Read MoreMitigation Experts Continue to Offer Rebuilding Advice
BRANDON, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be at several locations to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared…
Read MoreFRLA Disaster Relief Fund
The FRLA Disaster Relief Fund is an initiative of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation. This initiative strives to provide economic relief for Florida’s independent restaurants, independent lodging establishments[1], and employees of these organizations who are financially needy or distressed from the impact of Hurricane Ian. The FRLA Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate…
Read MoreFlorida Restaurant & Lodging Association Disaster Relief Fund
The FRLA Disaster Relief Fund is an initiative of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation. This initiative strives to provide economic relief for Florida’s independent restaurants, independent lodging establishments, and employees of these organizations who are financially needy or distressed from the impact of Hurricane Ian. The FRLA Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate…
Read MoreFEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ian Federal Disaster Assistance to Jan. 12
BRANDON, Fla. – At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for survivors in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe,…
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