One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery โhas a way to goโ
The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been โnonstop, 7 days a weekโ and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.
โKnocked down, but it was not knocked out:โ Fort Myers mayor reflects on resiliency after Hurricane Ian
As we move into yet another hurricane season, many across the state are still trying to get back to their โnormal.โ And that is very much the case in southwest Florida, where Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Most Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close for Christmas, New Yearโs, FEMA says
Disaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Yearโs, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
SBA offers disaster loans with no interest or payments for 12 months to families after Hurricane Ian
In an aggressive move to help families struggling after Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans with a 12-month deferral period โbefore payments must be paid.โ
Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian offered low-interest SBA loans
Florida homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit groups impacted by Hurricane Ianโs late September fury have received more than $1 billion in super low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance, according to a SBA spokesperson.
D-SNAP third phase opening for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian
The Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the third phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 24 for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
D-SNAP second phase opening for Orange and Flagler county residents affected by Hurricane Ian
The Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the second phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 17 for Orange, Flagler, Highlands, Manatee, Pinellas, and St. Johns counties.
More than 200 face eviction at Orange County apartment complex hit by floods, commissioner says
People living at an Orange County apartment complex devastated by flooding from Hurricane Ian are now being told they will have to leave their homes by the end of the month, according to Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe
Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties now eligible for FEMA assistance in Ianโs wake
Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties were deemed eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance amid Hurricane Ianโs continued damage to livelihoods and property statewide.
Volusia County officials urge residents to shelter in place as Ian retreats from Florida
Emergency management officials are urging residents in Volusia County to put safety first, stay off of the roads and continue to shelter in place while the county assesses the damage from Hurricane Ian and begins cleanup efforts.