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What is the FEMA 50% Rule?
Deadline 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
Read MoreFEMA offers updates on hurricane recovery in state
FAQ of the Day:Â Does FEMA issue vouchers for Transitional Sheltering Assistance hotels and motels? No, FEMA does not issue vouchers for hotel or motel stays. FEMA will contact residents in eligible counties who have applied for disaster assistance to notify them they are eligible to stay temporarily in a hotel or motel paid for…
Read MoreRolando’s HVAC steps up to help Tampa Bay with post-hurricane AC installation services
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Rolando’s HVAC is providing a $1,000 discount on new air conditioning units and installations to assist residents in Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Orlando, and surrounding areas affected by the storm. This offer is intended to help families restore climate control in their homes as they recover…
Read MoreCharlotte County Mobile Disaster Recovery Center reopens in new location
The mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County is open at the Tringali Community Center to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center. Charlotte County Tringali Community Center 3460 N. Access Road Englewood, FL 34224 Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday Survivors do not need…
Read MoreResources available for Floridians recovering from hurricanes
Local, state, federal and voluntary agencies are helping Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. In many cases, one or more resources may be able to fill in gaps for disaster survivors. State Assistance Information Line:Â This call center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can answer questions on Hurricanes Milton…
Read MoreLee County sand cleanup operations on main roads in Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs to pause temporarily to focus on debris cleanup
Residents who live along Estero Boulevard and Hickory Boulevard are asked to stop placing sand in the right of way as of today while Lee County’s debris removal contractor shifts focus to residential debris cleanup on Friday, Nov. 1. The county plans to return to make a final pass for sand placed in the right…
Read MoreCharlotte County Disaster Recovery Center to relocate
The Disaster Recovery Center at South County Regional Park in Charlotte County will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The center will reopen in a new location and an announcement will be made. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or…
Read MoreLee County to close two hurricane debris public drop-off sites due to declining use
The county will close two of the four hurricane debris public drop-off sites at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, due to the declining use from residents. The two closing locations are: 13801 Orange River Blvd., Buckingham 50 South Road, Fort Myers Residents in these areas who would like to use the sites listed above are…
Read MoreFlorida Commerce announces Disaster 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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