Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

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…

Fort Myers Beach officials met with FDOT to discuss bridge project

08/20/2024

Town of Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers, Town Manager Andy Hyatt, and Operations and Compliance…

City of Fort Myers awarded $1,072,824 in CDBG-DR funding

08/14/2024

The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners…

Cape Coral Mayor speaks on FEMA’s decision to maintain Current CRS rating

07/22/2024

The City of Cape Coral received positive news from FEMA, confirming the city’s current Community Rating System (CRS) classification…

Bonita Springs notified of FEMA decision to maintain Community Rating System classification and policyholder discounts

07/19/2024

The City of Bonita Springs was notified July 19 that FEMA determined Bonita Springs residents with…

Lee County notified of FEMA decision to maintain Community Rating System classification and policyholder discounts

07/19/2024

Lee County was notified Friday that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s CRS rating of 5…

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