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Lee County to host temporary office in Island Park to obtain permits for repairs to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton-damaged buildings
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open an additional temporary, remote permit office at Rayma C. Page Elementary School, 17000 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to allow Island Park residents to obtain permits for repairs to existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene…
Read MoreLee County beach tests show acceptable levels after Hurricane Milton
Tests taken after Hurricane Milton show that there is no increased risk of illness from swimming at Lee County beaches at this time. Tests completed on Monday, Oct. 14, indicate that the water quality at all Lee County beaches show an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. For more…
Read MoreLee County offers guidance to reuse or dispose of sandbags following Hurricane Milton
Residents who picked up sand and sandbags from their local fire department in anticipation of Hurricane Milton are asked to save the sandbags for reuse, use them around their home, or properly dispose of them. Sandbag do’s: Sand from bags that were not soiled by stormwater can be emptied in your yard, flowerbeds and planters…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane MiltonÂ
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida at Betmar Acres Mobile Home Park in Zephyrhills and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreUSPS gives update on operations and Hurricane Milton recovery
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services and operations for many organizations – including the Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail and packages – throughout the entire Southeast region. The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. The Postal Service’s primary…
Read MoreLee County updates residents on Hurricane Milton debris cleanup efforts
Debris collection from Hurricane Milton is underway, and the county’s disaster debris contractor currently has multiple trucks with loadable trailers on the road. The first pass to pick up debris began Monday and covered areas of unincorporated Lee County, including North Fort Myers, the Greater Pine Island-Matlacha area and areas along the Caloosahatchee to Olga.…
Read MoreCollier Building Industry Association urges residents to beware scam contractors, offers guidance for rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
As Collier County begins to recover from the impact of Hurricane Milton, the Collier Building Industry Association is warning residents to be cautious of scammers posing as legitimate contractors, and it offers critical guidance on hiring reputable professionals for home repairs and rebuilding efforts. “After storms like Hurricane Milton, unscrupulous contractors often show up to…
Read MoreInformation on Hurricane Milton’s FEMA Individual Assistance Program
Collier County residents who experienced property damage from Hurricane Milton are encouraged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 1-800-621-FEMA or www.disasterassistance.gov. The Individual Assistance program assists with the repair and replacement of damaged homes and businesses and provides temporary housing, food, and other essential services to impacted residents. Please note: If your…
Read MoreLee County tax collector locations will reopen this week with extended hours
All Lee County Tax Collector Offices will reopen this week with extended hours for those customers whose appointments were cancelled due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. All offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the next two weeks (Monday, October 14 – Friday, October 18 and Monday, October…
Read MorePermitting steps following Hurricane Milton in Fort Myers Beach
The Town of Fort Myers Beach began our damage assessment process following Hurricane Milton and would like to remind you that it is illegal to do work without a permit. We are working hard to ensure the permitting process is smooth for our residents! Due to this, the Town is waving residential trade permit fees, for…
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