Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

Stevens Construction begins Shalimar Beach Resort

03/29/2024

Stevens Construction has started construction of Shalimar Beach Resort located at 2823 W. Gulf Drive on…

R.T. Rybak brings Minneapolis Foundation perspective, expertise to Islands’ renewal

03/27/2024

The desire to restore Sanibel and Captiva islands to their former splendor remains strong some 18…

Collaboratory grant replaces hurricane-damaged aviary at Wonder Gardens

03/15/2024

The Wonder Gardens has replaced its bird aviary for its resident African Grey and Amazon parrots…

SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting marks reopening of shell museum phase one

03/07/2024

Only 2-1/2 years after debuting its Living Gallery of Aquariums in March 2020, the Bailey-Matthews National…

FEMA approves $6.7M for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda

03/04/2024

FEMA has approved more than $6.7 million in grant funding to reimburse Fort Myers and Punta…

FEMA approves $17.1M for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Charlotte County

03/04/2024

FEMA has approved $17,146,064 in grant funding to reimburse Charlotte County for debris removal expenses after…

Lee Commissioners approve a contract to restore and enhance Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility

02/22/2024

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a contract…

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

FEMA announces additional $90 million for Florida

06/16/2026

Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network activated for hurricane season

06/05/2026

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