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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (U.S.A.) – Six weeks after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County, more than half – 56.4% – of the county’s guest rooms have been opened.   “We’re going to see strong demand for the rooms that are now open,” said Cecil Pendergrass, chairman of the Lee Board of County Commissioners and of the…

ATLANTA – The  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will discontinue Sunday hours at its Florida Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) beginning Sunday, Nov. 20. In addition, Florida BRCs will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 26. Florida’s BRCs will resume their normal operations on…

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will officially open in Bonita Springs, tomorrow, November 16, 2022 at 8 am with a soft opening today, November 15th starting at 1 pm located at the Bonita Springs Recreation Center – Small Rec Building 26738 Pine Ave. Bonita Springs, FL 34135.  The hours of…

WASHINGTON — The deadline is approaching for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to renew their policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. Previously, NFIP announced that certain Florida policyholders impacted by Hurricane Ian have a 90-day grace period, instead of the standard 30-day grace period, to…