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LeeTran will provide free public transportation to the state’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program event happening 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 13-15 at the Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. More information is available online at MyFLFamilies.com/DSNAP. All participating buses will be identified with a “D-SNAP” sign and will provide transport to and…
The State of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA are coordinating one-day Farm Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Hendry, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Polk and Suwannee counties. These events have been organized to provide support for farmers affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. The Farm Recovery Centers will help Florida’s agriculture and aquaculture…
Windward Construction is inviting the community to help spread love and warmth this holiday season by supporting recovery efforts in the greater Asheville, North Carolina community as it rebuilds from Hurricane Helene. Through Dec. 7, donors can drop off items at the Windward Construction Sales office, located at Big John’s Plaza at 1229 Cape Coral…
The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to January 7, 2025. Homeowners and renters with losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you…
Key Messages The deadlines to apply for FEMA assistance for Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been extended. Survivors now have until Jan. 7, 2025 to apply for assistance. Quickest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Or use the FEMA App for mobile devices. You can also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. FEMA extended the policy renewal deadline for certain National…
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce it will discuss infrastructure updates during Wake Up Naples on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., and will feature Chris Rozansky, executive director of the Naples Airport Authority, and Wayne Gaither, the southwest area office director…
Lee County was notified today that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s rating and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the county to provide all requested and required documentation. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 25%. For…
The Town of Fort Myers Beach was notified Nov. 21 that FEMA placed the Town on probation from the National Flood Insurance Program on Nov. 18 and will retrograde the Town’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification. The Town of Fort Myers Beach remains committed to continuing to work with FEMA to regain good standing in…
Amazon today announced plans to build a robotics fulfillment center in Fort Myers. The site, which is anticipated to launch in 2027, will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs with benefits and opportunities to engage with advanced robotics. The company currently has fulfillment and sortation centers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. “Florida is…
FEMA is seeking vendors for its Direct Lease and Multifamily Lease and Repair programs for temporary housing for individuals and families in Florida displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA will host a virtual informational session starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 via Zoom. Vendors attending the event will learn of requirements for leasing directly through FEMA to house…