Storm Impact Business News
Lee County Government garners a win for residents of apartments, condominiums and trailer parks impacted by Hurricane Milton
Lee County Government has garnered a win for residents in unincorporated areas with commercial properties impacted by Hurricane Milton. The county until now was prevented from collecting storm debris from commercial property sites such as apartments, condominiums and trailer parks. Federal Emergency Management Agency rules state that those property owners are expected to work with…
Read MoreLee County to close San Carlos public drop-off site
Lee County will close another Hurricane Milton public drop-off site at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. This drop-off site is located at 18078 Cypress Point Road, San Carlos Park. Residents in this area who would like to use this site are encouraged to do so now. Lee County would like to remind the public that…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Centers closed for Veterans Day holiday
All Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Centers will resume their normal hours Tuesday, Nov. 12. To find center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Homeowners and renters are…
Read MoreLee County to host temporary permitting office for Fort Myers Shores, Olga and Alva residents
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open a temporary, remote permitting office to serve residents from Fort Myers Shores, Olga and Alva. The office will be open: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Olga Community Center, 2325 S. Olga Drive. These temporary offices have proved successful in assisting residents…
Read MoreMore than 100,000 cubic yards of debris collected from unincorporated Lee County post-Milton
Lee County surpassed the 100,000-cubic-yard milestone for vegetative and construction debris collection in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton this week. The total amount of collections including sand is approximately 152,876 cubic yards. Sand operations will continue along with construction and vegetative debris collections. Hurricane Milton washed ashore thousands of cubic yards of sand needing to be…
Read MoreTips if deemed ineligible for FEMA assistance
If FEMA says you are ineligible for assistance, it is not a denial. You may need to send more information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue reviewing your application for financial assistance. The top 5 reasons why you might not be initially approved for disaster assistance are: FEMA is unable to verify you owned…
Read MoreOne week left to apply for Hurricane Debby assistance
If you sustained damage or loss from Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby, FEMA may be able to help. You may be eligible for financial assistance for displacement, serious needs, temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured disaster-related expenses. The quickest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App for mobile…
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Small Business Hurricane Relief Grant application due by Nov. 17
The Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program will distribute $5 million worth of grants to 1,000 small businesses (including chambers of commerce) within the impacted areas, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Click here to access full eligibility details and other frequently asked questions. The deadline to apply is November 17 at 11:59 pm.…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14
Eligible homeowners can apply for Operation Blue Roof online until midnight, Nov. 14. Operation Blue Roof
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