Storm Impact Business News
Fort Myers Beach notified of FEMA decision to retrograde community rating system classification
The Town of Fort Myers Beach was notified Nov. 21 that FEMA placed the Town on probation from the National Flood Insurance Program on Nov. 18 and will retrograde the Town’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification. The Town of Fort Myers Beach remains committed to continuing to work with FEMA to regain good standing in…
Read MoreLee County launches new resource website ‘Flooding Facts’
Lee County launched a new resource website, “Flooding Facts,” to offer information about the various types of flooding seen in Lee County in the past 10 years, explain the causes of flooding, outline Lee County Government’s efforts to mitigate the impacts and demonstrate why storm flooding can vary dramatically. The website, www.leegov.com/flooding, outlines the difference between…
Read MoreFEMA seeks vendors to help property owners with housing needs following Helene and Milton
FEMA is seeking vendors for its Direct Lease and Multifamily Lease and Repair programs for temporary housing for individuals and families in Florida displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA will host a virtual informational session starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 via Zoom. Vendors attending the event will learn of requirements for leasing directly through FEMA to house…
Read MoreFEMA approves additional $115 million for emergency work following Florida hurricanes
FEMA has approved an additional $115.5 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. This includes: $38,181,120 for Sarasota County for debris removal $23,993,595 for Pasco County for debris removal $37,094,212 for the city of St. Petersburg for debris removal $6,016,332 for Lee County for debris removal and emergency protective…
Read MoreFEMA updates on state hurricane recovery efforts
Key messages Join the team that helps people before, during and after disasters. FEMA is hiring more than 600 local hire positions in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota and Tallahassee. Visit USAJobs.gov, type “FEMA” and “Local Hire” in the keywords section and “Florida” for location. Florida residents affected by Hurricane Helene or Milton do not need to…
Read MoreGroup flood insurance policy noncompliance
FEMA applicants in Special Flood Hazard Areas who receive disaster assistance because of flood caused damages are required to buy and keep flood insurance on their property. As part of FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA), FEMA may provide a Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) for three years. After that, homeowners of the property are required…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Center open in Collier County
FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA…
Read MoreFEMA seeks property management companies for direct lease
FEMA is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for-occupancy residential or rental properties in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Property management companies for consideration should be doing business in and around communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and/or Milton, to include the counties of Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Madison,…
Read MoreResidential trade permit fees waived, extended through Dec. 31 in Fort Myers Beach
On Oct. 14, 2024, the Town of Fort Myers Beach announced that residential trade permit fees, for drywall and additional minor repairs, for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton damage would be waived from Oct. 15 – Nov. 14. The Town has now extended the waiving of fees until December 31, 2024. Per FEMA regulations, even…
Read MoreCurrent FEMA updates for hurricane recovery
Key Messages Today, Nov. 12, is the last day for Hurricane Debby survivors to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet Floridians’ individual needs. More than 17,000 households are checked in to Transitional Sheltering Assistance hotels and motels. The first step to receiving housing assistance is applying with FEMA. Florida residents…
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