BRANDON, Fla. – Due to a previously scheduled event, the disaster recovery center at the Estero Council Chambers in Estero will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Survivors who were affected by Hurricane Ian can still register for assistance, get updates about applications, learn about ...
BRANDON, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Lee and Charlotte counties to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to ...
BRANDON, Fla. – More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But time is running out for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for disaster assistance. If your primary ...
In response to the emotional impact of Hurricane Ian, the Alliance for the Arts has started an oral history project titled "Storm Stories." "When our staff returned to the Alliance, we all shared our experiences with each other, and I have seen that need echoed in our community,” said ...
The community has rallied to support Lee Health employees through the SWFL Stronger Together campaign, raising funds for the Lee Health Employee Relief Fund and helping with immediate post-storm needs. Since the fund was started after the storm, the community has raised $1.2 million to support many of the 15,000 healthcare workers who provided lifesaving care for their community, working through the storm even as it impacted their own families. The initial impact of donations has included working with the United Way for housing, gift cards, clothing, food, utilities, etc., extended ...
As previously announced, Lee County will resume normal toll operations on the Sanibel Causeway at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. The county restored tolls to the Cape Coral Bridge and the Midpoint Bridge in November following the suspension of tolls on all three bridges shortly before Hurricane ...
