WASHINGTON -- Nearly $3.99 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households there to help Floridians jumpstart their recovery following Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $833 million to households and $415 ...
Lee County has reached another milestone with 5 million cubic yards of debris collected – almost three times more than was collected after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Five million cubic yards of debris would: • Fill Hertz Arena to the ceiling 13 times • Fill the 1,250-foot Empire ...
Just when you thought Southwest Florida was in the clear after two years of COVID, Hurricane Ian came and slammed into the area, creating more devastation. It has been a crazy few years for Mama Lu and her Living Word Ministries at 2900 N. Tamiami Trail, but that hasn’t stopped them from ...
Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents that the remaining public drop-off sites for Hurricane Ian storm debris will close at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. Those two sites are: • Shell Factory, 2805 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers • San Carlos Utility Site, 18078 Cypress Point ...
Lee County Human & Veteran Services has enhanced its resources in an effort to reach out to those who may need assistance with resources after Hurricane Ian. The department’s Coordinated Entry team is now expanded to help complete assessments for those experiencing homelessness or at risk ...
BRANDON, Fla. – Some Florida homes are still inaccessible due to hurricane-damaged roads, rising water, fallen trees and other storm-related issues - especially in and around Sanibel Island. If you cannot access your primary residence due to storm damage you may be eligible for FEMA rental ...
