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FEMA: Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud

11/29/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the…

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Offshore Sailing School relocates in Fort Myers, expands course offerings following Hurricane Ian

11/28/2022

Fort Myers, FL – Offshore Sailing School President and CEO Doris Colgate reported the company’s head…

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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Nears $3 Billion; FEMA Extends Deadline for Applications

11/26/2022

WASHINGTON — More than $2.97 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has…

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Better Business Bureau warns consumers that in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole

11/24/2022

Better Business Bureau warns consumers that in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole, watch out for storm…

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Disaster Recovery Center in Estero

11/23/2022

FEMA has opened a DRC at The Village of Estero to assist residents and provide recommendations.…

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Florida

11/14/2022

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local…

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Mitigation Experts Continue to Offer Rebuilding Advice

11/14/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how…

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Hurricane Ian Financial Assistance

Hurricane Ian Business: It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application

10/12/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Emergency Business Funding

10/11/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: SBA Disaster Loans

10/10/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Helpful Resources

Be Prepared

05/29/2023
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DAY Adjusting & Consulting offers tips for renewing residential insurance pollicies

03/15/2023
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Rebuilding / Repairing your Home: The 50% Rule

10/31/2022
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Hurricane Ian Resource to Begin Rebuilding Your Business – Additional Resources

10/21/2022
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Hurricane Ian Blue Ribbon

Tundra Air racing to success by giving back to the Southwest Florida community and supporting a local race car driver

06/15/2023
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Kelly Roofing Gifts New Roof to Fort Myers Veteran

06/15/2023
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Charitable Foundation of the Islands Provides Grant to The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

03/29/2023
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Advanced Hurricane Technology honoring first responder, military with free protection package

03/25/2023
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TD Bank Donates $150,000 To The SBDC At FGCU

03/24/2023
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Hurricane Ian Free Services

National Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Who Stand to Be Affected by Storm System Nicole

11/11/2022
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SRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery

11/07/2022
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Fort Myers Welcome Room Continues to be Open to Public, Media & is Offering Mobile Medical Care to Community

10/21/2022
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Water Test Kits

10/17/2022
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Hurricane Ian Management Resources

Hurricane Ian Business: Employers’ assistance to Employees

10/09/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) Permitting Important Updates

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal : From Governor DeSantis – Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business – Meeting Status : Collier County Facilities and Services Update

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Webinars

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Meeting Updates

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Guest Column

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023
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Collier Comes Together Fund is making incredible strides in our recovery efforts

11/22/2022
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Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches

10/26/2022
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Emergency Permitting in Collier County

10/26/2022
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Commercial Properties Construction Debris Pickup from Hurricane Ian update as of October 23, 2022

10/24/2022
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Hurricane Ian Personal

Lee Commissioners accept $1.8 million grant to help people who are homeless due to Hurricane Ian

06/23/2024
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Doc Ford’s employees build, donate miniature restaurant to Railroad Museum of South Florida in Lakes Park

04/25/2024
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Lee County’s collaborative efforts with FEMA result in 30-day extension on deadline

04/22/2024
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LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program application deadline May 15

04/18/2024
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FloridaCommerce announces $910 million available to support Floridians recovering from Ian

04/03/2024
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