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While our community rebuilds in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce stays committed to helping our business community. We kindly request that our membership complete the Business Damage Assessment Form below to aid us in our efforts to help our membership rebuild, direct business affiliates to the best resources…
LCTC South Office Closed Monday, October 17 The Lee County Tax Collector’s South Office (15680 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers) will be closed on Monday, October 17 due to unforeseen power issues. We are actively working to fix the issues and apologize for any inconvenience. Customers with appointments have been contacted directly…
FEMA Provides $420 million to Floridians to Jumpstart Hurricane Ian Recovery​ WASHINGTON — FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help…
Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach implemented to speed recovery Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 14, 2022 – Beginning Monday, Oct. 17, access to Fort Myers Beach will be limited to essential response personnel each Monday and Tuesday to speed restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The goal is to complete specific infrastructure rebuilding…
In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Charlotte County to give updates on recovery efforts and visit a disaster services site that has received funds from the Florida Disaster Fund. Governor DeSantis announced that all but…
Recently, a good chunk of Florida was left devasted by a category 4 hurricane. With millions of homes and businesses impacted, plenty of people are in major need ofhousing, vehicles, and financial aid. Sadly, criminals can’t turn down an opportunity to take advantage of vulnerable people as we’ve already started to see an increase in…
Dear SWFL Inc. Members and Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we feel the immeasurable impact Hurricane Ian has had on our community. The future may seem uncertain and daunting, but there’s one thing that we do know. Our community is strong. Our community is resilient. We will rebuild, we will recover and we will…
Sunday, Oct. 16, is the final day for Lee County residents to register and complete an interview to participate in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…
WASHINGTON — More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. FEMA is opening more Disaster Recovery Centers and going door-to-door to help survivors sign up for assistance in affected communities. How FEMA is Helping Floridians Residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee,…
Lee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2022 – The Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will return its permitting operations to its office location at the Public Works Building,1500 Monroe St.,…