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TALLAHASSEE, Fla (October 20, 2022) – While much of Florida continues to dig out from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, many are looking for ways to improve the resiliency of their communities before the next large storm. One very positive story to emerge in the aftermath of the hurricane is the performance of state-of-the-art…
Naples, FL– Legal Aid Service of Collier County (‘LASCC’) is conducting a free Pro Bono Legal Clinic to assist Collier County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian who need legal assistance. The Clinic will take place this Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at LASCC’s Naples Office located at 4436 Tamiami Trail…
Public Service Announcement FEMA May Need More Information from You START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until further notice RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS After you apply for FEMA assistance, you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA. Read that letter carefully. It will outline what you need to do if FEMA wasn’t able to…
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Hurricane Ian was a huge, slow moving storm with winds just 2 miles per hour shy of being a category 5 storm. The hurricane’s wide path spans the SW FL coast yet destruction was highly localized with the direct waterfront areas suffering the most damage. The Bonita Springs – Estero area…
Hurricane Ian Emergency Permitting – Collier County Post Hurricane Ian Recovery As Collier County residents and business owners begin the cleanup and start the rebuilding process after Hurricane Ian, the Collier County Growth Management Community Development Services Department wants to assist you with a speedy recovery process. Permits will not be required for the cleanup…
Hendry County Economic Development Council Launches Future of Airglades Workforce Assessment The EDC selected VisionFirst Advisors to conduct the assessment to prepare for the transportation and logistics workforce needs of tomorrow LaBelle, FL – Today, the Hendry County Economic Development Council (HCEDC) announced the selection of VisionFirst Advisors to evaluate and provide workforce recommendations to…
SARASOTA, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof program will install its 12,000 Blue Roof and first on Sanibel Island, Monday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Members of the Corps of Engineers team will be available for interviews. For the address and to attend this milestone event, please call Andrew Kornacki at…
Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 17, 2022 – The Florida Department of Transportation has completed temporary repairs to four previously damaged and closed bridges that provide access to the south end of Fort Myers Beach. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, access to Fort Myers Beach from the south will be limited to essential response personnel to…
FEMA Provides More Than $446 Million in Grants; Disaster Recovery Center Locations Increase to 15 WASHINGTON — FEMA, along with the National Flood Insurance Program, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more than 4,000 federal responders are working to jumpstart Floridians’ recovery from Hurricane Ian. To date, FEMA has provided more…
Media Advisory New Location for Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County TALLAHASSEE – A Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County changed locations. Former location: Home Depot 12621 S McCall Rd Port Charlotte, FL 33981 The center reopened Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in its new location. Tringali Rec Center 3450 N Access Rd, Englewood, FL …