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Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach implemented to speed recovery
Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach implemented to speed recovery Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 14, 2022 – Beginning Monday, Oct. 17, access to Fort Myers Beach will be limited to essential response personnel each Monday and Tuesday to speed restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The goal is to complete specific infrastructure rebuilding…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery
In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Charlotte County to give updates on recovery efforts and visit a disaster services site that has received funds from the Florida Disaster Fund. Governor DeSantis announced that all but…
Read MoreWatch out for Hurricane Scams
Recently, a good chunk of Florida was left devasted by a category 4 hurricane. With millions of homes and businesses impacted, plenty of people are in major need ofhousing, vehicles, and financial aid. Sadly, criminals can’t turn down an opportunity to take advantage of vulnerable people as we’ve already started to see an increase in…
Read MoreIMPORTANT Update from SWFL Inc.
Dear SWFL Inc. Members and Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we feel the immeasurable impact Hurricane Ian has had on our community. The future may seem uncertain and daunting, but there’s one thing that we do know. Our community is strong. Our community is resilient. We will rebuild, we will recover and we will…
Read MoreDeadline nears for D-SNAP qualification
Sunday, Oct. 16, is the final day for Lee County residents to register and complete an interview to participate in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…
Read MoreFEMA Provides over $210 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors
WASHINGTON — More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. FEMA is opening more Disaster Recovery Centers and going door-to-door to help survivors sign up for assistance in affected communities. How FEMA is Helping Floridians Residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee,…
Read MoreLee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian
Lee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2022 – The Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will return its permitting operations to its office location at the Public Works Building,1500 Monroe St.,…
Read MoreUber Announces Free Round-Trip Rides to Disaster Recovery Centers in 10 Counties Following Hurricane Ian
Uber Announces Free Round-Trip Rides to Disaster Recovery Centers in 10 Counties Following Hurricane Ian (Tallahassee, Fla.) – Uber today announced it will be offering free round-trip rides, up to $30 each way, to and from 10 state-approved Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). At these centers, those whose livelihoods have been severely affected by Hurricane…
Read MoreVerizon donates $250,000 in support of small business recovery in wake of hurricane
Verizon today announces a $250,000 donation to support small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Verizon is partnering with Collaboratory, a local non-profit community-problem solving organization in Southwest Florida, and Florida TaxWatch, a trusted non-profit organization that serves as the ‘eyes and ears’ of Florida taxpayers and promotes economic development across the state, to create $10,000 grants to…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Relief Options from Michael Vincent @ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida
Good Afternoon. Just wanted to forward some information along in case it could help you, a friend or a friend of a friend. Please read below. I was noticing a LOT of out of state work vehicles with magnets on their doors offering Roof repairs, Tree removal, Handyman services and the like. Desperate times make people…
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