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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
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Representative Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) will partner with Beyoncé’s Bey Good Foundation to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Representative McCurdy Partners with Bey Good Foundation, Local Church for Florida Hurricane Relief Drive
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
Joint Task Force Florida (JTTF) has 4,351 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
Florida District Medical Examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirming the death is storm-related. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Joint Task Force Florida (JTTF) has 5,050 personnel activated and is executing missions in response to Hurricane Ian. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard Response to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian’s impact forever changed the Florida communities in its path, and its damage is still being evaluated as rescue efforts continue. [Read more…] about Insurance Resources for Businesses after Ian
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has submitted a request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) asking for approval of Disaster-SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits. [Read more…] about DCF Waiting on Approval of Disaster SNAP Benefits for Families
Within six days of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida, Florida’s public power utilities have restored power to 99.99 percent of all customers capable of accepting electric service. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Has Restored Power to Customers Following Hurricane Ian
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the opening of the first Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian at the Lakes Regional Library located at 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Opening of First Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Myers for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
