Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

Lee County to host temporary office in Island Park to obtain permits for repairs to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton-damaged buildings

10/17/2024

The Lee County Department of Community Development will open an additional temporary, remote permit office at…

Lee County beach tests show acceptable levels after Hurricane Milton

10/17/2024

Tests taken after Hurricane Milton show that there is no increased risk of illness from swimming…

Governor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton 

10/17/2024

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie,…

USPS gives update on operations and Hurricane Milton recovery

10/17/2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services and operations for many…

Collier Building Industry Association urges residents to beware scam contractors, offers guidance for rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

10/17/2024

As Collier County begins to recover from the impact of Hurricane Milton, the Collier Building Industry…

BSU deploys crews and equipment to support Sanibel with Hurricane Milton recovery

10/17/2024

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has deployed employees and equipment, including nine generators, to assist the City…

Lee County tax collector locations will reopen this week with extended hours

10/15/2024

All Lee County Tax Collector Offices will reopen this week with extended hours for those customers…

Disaster Impact Financial Assistance

The Beach Bar FMB reopens, reviving community spirit and good times

06/25/2025

Deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14

11/06/2024

Rolando’s HVAC steps up to help Tampa Bay with post-hurricane AC installation services

11/04/2024

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank partners with Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer small business loans

10/24/2024

Disaster recovery center opens in Charlotte County

10/22/2024

Disaster Impact Helpful Resources

State releases Hurricane Milton & Helene recovery update

09/17/2025

Lee County launches new resource website ‘Flooding Facts’

11/18/2024

Deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14

11/06/2024

Resources available for Floridians recovering from hurricanes

10/31/2024

Disaster Impact Blue Ribbon

CRAM supports local families impacted by Hurricane Milton in time for holiday celebrations

12/24/2024

As businesses, we can all help rebuild our community

12/18/2024

Windward Construction hosts “Fill a Truck to Fill a Need” campaign

12/03/2024

Goodwill patrons support hurricane relief

12/03/2024

Walmart and customers donate more than $30M to support hurricane relief efforts

11/26/2024

Disaster Impact Free Services

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

11/11/2022

SRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery

11/07/2022

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

10/21/2022

Water Test Kits

10/17/2022

Disaster Impact Management Resources

Hurricane Milton will be approaching Florida mid-week

10/07/2024

Hurricane Ian Business: Employers’ assistance to Employees

10/09/2022

Hurricane Ian Business : Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) Permitting Important Updates

10/04/2022

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

10/03/2022

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

10/03/2022

Disaster Impact Webinars

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022

Disaster Impact Updates

Elite DNA Behavioral Health reopens offices statewide after Hurricane Milton

10/17/2024

Wonder Gardens reopens following Hurricane Milton thanks to dedicated volunteers

10/17/2024

Collier County Public Utilities prepares for Hurricane Milton

10/07/2024

Bonita Springs declares a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton

10/07/2024

Margaritaville Beach Resort announces reopening of Fins Up! Beach Club following storm

10/03/2024

Disaster Impact Guest Column

Post-Disaster Fraud: How to Avoid Home Repair Contractor Scams

02/14/2025

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023

Collier Comes Together Fund is making incredible strides in our recovery efforts

11/22/2022

Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches

10/26/2022

Emergency Permitting in Collier County

10/26/2022

Disaster Impact Personal

South Seas wins appeal, can move forward with rebuilding

05/31/2026

Heatherwood Construction restores hurricane-damaged home for local family in need

05/22/2026

Lee Commissioners award engineering services contract to strengthen resiliency of Sanibel Captiva Road and Captiva Drive

05/22/2026

Lee Commissioners award contract to reconstruct, expand Fort Myers Beach fishing pier

04/08/2026

COTI names Lai 2026 Person of the Year

04/01/2026