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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Mental Resiliency Tools in Response to Hurricane Ian: Family Support Line and Partnership with BetterHelp

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The Family Support Line is available for those impacted by Hurricane
Ian to hear from Floridians who have recovered from Hurricane Michael

First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced two additional mental health resources that are available for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Mental Resiliency Tools in Response to Hurricane Ian: Family Support Line and Partnership with BetterHelp

Florida’s HAF Program Awards Nearly $434 Million in Relief to Florida Homeowners

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Florida’s Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
Program Awards Relief to More Than 19,900 Homeowners

Weekly Update for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, Week of October 10 – October 14

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the Homeowner Assistance Fund program has awarded nearly $434 million in relief to 19,919 Florida homeowners, with more than $13.8 million awarded this week alone. [Read more…] about Florida’s HAF Program Awards Nearly $434 Million in Relief to Florida Homeowners

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

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Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers to give updates on recovery efforts and announce that temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway will allow a one-time convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies and crews temporary access to Sanibel Island for power restoration efforts. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery

DBPR Urges Floridians to Use Only Licensed Professionals for Home Repairs

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Avoid The Traps of Unlicensed Contractors

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Melanie S. Griffin warns Florida homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian to be alert and reject fraudulent and illegal offers to perform work on their homes, use properly state-licensed professionals and verify the contractor at myfloridalicense.com. [Read more…] about DBPR Urges Floridians to Use Only Licensed Professionals for Home Repairs

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $126 Million to Northwest Florida on Four-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael and Affirms Florida’s Long-Term Commitment to Hurricane Ian Recovery

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Governor Ron DeSantis today recognized the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael by announcing over $126 million in new awards for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $126 Million to Northwest Florida on Four-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael and Affirms Florida’s Long-Term Commitment to Hurricane Ian Recovery

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.5 Million Through the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian

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Governor Ron DeSantis awarded an initial $2.5 million to businesses through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.5 Million Through the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian

DCF Announces First Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Ian

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Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has been approved. [Read more…] about DCF Announces First Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Ian

Governor Ron DeSantis Urges Debris Removal Companies to Hire Locally, Highlights Economic Recovery Resources Available for Floridians

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Recognizing the monumental effort that debris removal will be in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging all companies who support debris removal, including those involved in debris hauling, monitoring and solid-waste management, to hire displaced and employment-seeking Floridians, locally. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Urges Debris Removal Companies to Hire Locally, Highlights Economic Recovery Resources Available for Floridians