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FEMA assistance for renters
FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners with uninsured losses from Hurricanes Milton or Helene. FEMA awards may help pay for temporary housing. Renters may also qualify for an award under FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for uninsured or underinsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses. These may include: Replacement…
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…
Read MoreFinal storm debris collections in Fort Myers Beach
As debris cleanup continues, our debris collector Crowder Gulf, will begin their final pass on Nov. 18. They will be collecting three types of storm debris. Each type needs to be in a separate pile in order to be collected. The three types include: – Electronic Waste – Construction Debris – Appliances How to put…
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 MoreExplanation of acquisitions under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
After flooding, many property owners may be undecided whether to repair or rebuild their flood-prone property. For some, participating in a voluntary property acquisition by their local community may be an option. How It Works Local communities may purchase flood-prone properties, remove the buildings and maintain the land as open space. FEMA may pay 75%…
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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