Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

CareerSource mobile units helping with Hurricane Helene assistance on Oct. 3 & 4

10/02/2024

CareerSource Southwest Florida is providing assistance to Charlotte and Lee County residents and businesses impacted by…

Lee Board of County Commissioners provided update on efforts following Hurricane Helene

10/02/2024

Lee County staff updated the Lee Board of County Commissioners on efforts following Hurricane Helene during…

FloridaCommerce awards more than $2.2 million through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

10/02/2024

FloridaCommerce has approved more than $2.1 million in funding through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge…

Permitting steps following Hurricane Helene

10/01/2024

The Town of Fort Myers Beach began their damage assessment process following Hurricane Helene and would…

Florida DBPR issues emergency order to streamline Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

10/01/2024

On Sept. 29, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Business and…

Lee Commissioners award more than $229 million in Disaster Recovery grants

09/03/2024

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award more than $229 million in grants…

Hurricane Housing Recovery Program expands grants to residents

08/26/2024

Residents may now apply for homeowners’ and/or flood Insurance, mortgage assistance, and rent assistance, up to…

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

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

Lee Commissioners approve two measures to restore popular coastal areas

03/23/2026

SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting hails the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse

03/12/2026

Lee Commissioners award contract to provide construction engineering and inspection services on four disaster recovery projects

03/05/2026