Lee County Government and the School District of Lee County are collaborating to provide free public transportation to the state’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) event happening this weekend at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. (See Department of Children ...
If you applied for FEMA assistance but received a letter stating you are "ineligible" try not to feel discouraged or frustrated. Instead focus on writing an appeal. You have 60 days from the date on your letter to send FEMA additional information, documents or a summary of why you disagree ...
State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations affected by Hurricane Ian have until Jan. 6, to submit their requests to the state for public assistance. In addition, Florida houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA Public ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis were joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie to announce that up to $25 million in state funding to purchase building materials and up to $35.2 million in generous donations to the Florida Disaster ...
A hurricane survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”. The text instructed the survivor to visit a link and provide personal information for FEMA to verify. This is a scam. Scam attempts can be made over the ...
After a disaster, con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. Use caution when clicking links in emails or texts. Fake websites can look authentic. Prior to sharing your personal information, always verify who the person ...
