Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

FEMA Extends Direct Housing Program for Hurricane Ian

02/22/2024

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through…

Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance to open applications Feb. 22 for new community

02/16/2024

 First residents to move into new apartments in summer 2024 IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Immokalee Fair Housing…

After Ian: Fort Myers free legal clinic to focus on post-disaster insurance claims, contractor fraud

01/23/2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers-based legal nonprofit is again hosting a free clinic for…

North Fort Myers Habitat ReStore announces grand reopening on Feb. 2

01/15/2024

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has nearly completed…

Three Sanibel representatives appear before state hurricane resiliency committee

12/21/2023

On Dec. 11, three members of the Sanibel Island community appeared before the Florida House of…

Concert honors hurricane heroes, local children’s charities

12/19/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – It was an evening filled with great music, emotions and recognition for…

South Seas unveils redevelopment plans for island resort

12/18/2023

South Seas has unveiled a redevelopment plan that maintains the historic character and coastal charm that…

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