Storm Impact Business News
Collier County State of Emergency, Evacuations, and Closings
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency due to Hurricane Milton. Milton is currently a major hurricane, posing potential life-threatening risks to parts of Florida’s west coast, including Collier County. Evacuations: A Voluntary Precautionary Evacuation is effective immediately for all residents in Collier County in Zones A and B (west of Airport Pulling Road and…
Read MoreCollier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund reactivated to assist Hurricane Milton victims
In anticipation of Hurricane Milton and its potentially devastating impact on our area, Collier Community Foundation has once again reactivated the Collier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Milton victims. Activating the fund allows CCF to act quickly to ensure immediate aid is provided where needed most. The fund’s purpose is to…
Read MoreCollier County Public Utilities prepares for Hurricane Milton
Collier County Public Utilities is prepared to deliver essential, life-sustaining services during and after the storm. The water and wastewater plants are equipped with backup generators to ensure that operations will continue without interruption. Additionally, mobile generators and pumper trucks have been deployed to facilities throughout the service area. All utility construction sites are being…
Read MoreBonita Springs declares a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton
The City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecasted to become a major hurricane. A State of Local Emergency helps municipalities and counties prepare for and respond to situations such as hurricanes. A SOLE will help with governmental procurement…
Read MoreHurricane Milton will be approaching Florida mid-week
Milton is currently a Tropical Storm located in the lower Caribbean in the Bay of Campeche traveling East/ Northeast into the Gulf of Mexico. The system will encounter very favorable conditions to develop over the next 24 – 48 hours, most likely becoming a major hurricane in the Gulf by Tuesday. The various models are…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state preparedness for Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecast to move just north of the Yucatan Peninsula and across the southern Gulf…
Read MoreLee County government offers update on Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring wind, life-threatening storm surge and localized flooding to Lee County later this week. Residents need to: Revisit their family emergency plan. Check their emergency supply kits. Secure objects around homes. Monitor local meteorologists’ reports. Sign up for AlertLee. Monitor www.leegov.com/storm and Lee County social media channels. Lee County anticipates announcing at…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach offers Hurricane Milton update
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Milton. The storm continues to quickly intensify as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation for the entire Island. For the safety of you and your family, the Town urges…
Read MoreCollier County Commissioners holding emergency meeting on Hurricane Milton
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold an Emergency Special Meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, third floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. The meeting will be broadcast live and close captioned on Collier Television and colliercountyfl.gov. The Board’s agenda will include, but…
Read MoreDisaster unemployment assistance is available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Helene and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. Eligible Floridians whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane…
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