FEMA

It is not necessary to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors can go online to disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The federal rule prohibits improvements to hurricane-damaged homes exceeding 50% of their market value unless the entire structure is updated to meet current building codes.

Most of the centers, designed to help disaster survivors jumpstart their recovery from Hurricane Ian. are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Sundays, unless otherwise noted.

Karen Moore, publisher of Southwest Florida Business Today newspaper, attended the November 3 Cape Coral Town Hall meeting that provided updates from representatives from FEMA on state and local levels, public assistance, the SBA, and the planner for the City of Cape Coral. You can listen to the entire townhall discussion in the story below.

The renewal extension for Florida flood insurance applies to policyholders whose flood insurance policy expiration dates began on Aug. 25, 2022, through and including Oct. 23, 2022.

Sometimes a disaster brings out the best in people, and sometimes it brings out the worst. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of the potential for scammers who might appear as federal officials knocking on your door.

Karen Moore, publisher of Southwest Florida Business Today, has some tips to share about rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.

Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration hosted a town hall Thursday night to answer questions from applicants entering the financial assistance process.

Post-Ian Recovery Resources: Thursday, Oct. 13