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The State of Florida has provided funds to the City of Cape Coral as part of the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program to assist residents impacted by Ian. The disaster-related funds are to be used to assist income-eligible applicants with payments of their insurance deductible amounts.
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A grant from The Collaboratory helped to replace a hurricane-damaged aviary at the Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. There is fundraising continuing for additional aviaries.
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The blessing of the historic shrimping fleet is an annual tradition on Fort Myers Beach. After the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the shrimping fleet could use some blessings for even more hurdles ahead.
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The project has proceeded enough that the Lighthouse Beach parking lot (Bayside) has been reopened. Sand is being now placed in the final two areas.
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When state-run Hurricane Ian fund swelled, DeSantis allies got fast money – others were made to waitIn the wake of 2022's Hurricane Ian some allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis had a faster track for funds. Those on the outside were forced to wait for the same funds.
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An eclectic new addition adorns the grounds of ECHO, created due to the effects of Hurricane Ian. The 6-foot-tall sculpture depicting planet earth was made from scrap metal gathered after the storm slammed Southwest Florida in September 2022.
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FEMA has approved more than $6.7 million in grant funding to reimburse Fort Myers and Punta Gorda for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. FEMA has approved $4,212,798 in federal funding to the city of Fort Myers and $2,550,889 to the city of Punta Gorda, for debris removal operations as a direct result of Hurricane Ian.
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A FEMA program providing temporary housing units in the wake of Hurricane Ian for over 1,300 displaced families in the state is being extended for six months. Those continuing to live in FEMA temporary housing units after March 29, will be responsible for paying monthly rent.
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Approximately 50 to 200 trucks are expected to deliver sand to help restore sections of beach on Estero Island affected when Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Myers Beach in 2022.
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There's an additional $51,415,078 in grant funding coming to Lee County from FEMA for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. Approximately 2,040,625 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 1,252,193 cubic yards of hurricane-generated debris, and 217 tons of hazardous materials were removed from roads and public property in the county. Previously, FEMA had awarded $16,853,000 for these costs.