FEMA

If you applied for FEMA assistance, FEMA inspectors may contact you to schedule a home inspection.A FEMA inspection determines whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible.

Floridians whose property sustained damage from Hurricane Idalia have until Nov. 29 to apply for federal assistance.

National Flood Insurance Program paid $4.38 billion for more than 47,000 claims filed after last year’s Hurricane Ian, and additional disaster assistance has been made available to Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian between Sept. 23 – Nov. 4, 2022.

Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Idalia have until Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Four FEMA Disaster Assistance Teams are canvassing areas of Charlotte County impacted by Hurricane Idalia to assist residents with information and registering for individual assistance.

After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available through emergency declarations to aid in the cleanup process. FEMA financial assistance is just one of many ways to receive help after a weather event.

In June 2023, the Town Council passed Ordinance 23-05 for placement of temporary structures that some residential and commercial owners are using, including FEMA and FDEM temporary structures.

In June 2023, the Town Council passed Ordinance 23-05 for placement of temporary structures that some residential and commercial owners are using, including FEMA and FDEM temporary structures.

A FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their unmet recovery needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties hosted a land dedication ceremony Tuesday morning at the launch of a collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide temporary housing for families who remain displaced due to Hurricane Ian.