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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/23
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Ian and make major announcements related to storm recovery. The Governor announced the opening of the Sanibel Causeway for vehicle access and signed an Executive Order to extend the deadline for property taxes in areas...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/22
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Punta Gorda to announce that Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is awarding $5 million to local housing partners to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian pay their home insurance deductibles in the six hardest hit counties. Funding...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Support for Ian-Impacted Homeowners Insurance Deductibles
Funding will Close the Financial Gap to Recovery for Families, Seniors Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is awarding $5 million to local housing partners to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian pay their home insurance...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/21
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers and First Lady Casey DeSantis traveled to Sarasota to announce that $4 million is being distributed through the Florida Disaster Fund. At San Carlos Park Elementary, Governor DeSantis announced $2 million has been awarded to support local...
The Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Sign-Up Extension for Operation Blue Roof in Response to Hurricane Ian
~ Impacted residents can now apply through Tuesday, November 1~ Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has extended sign-ups for Operation Blue Roof through Tuesday, November 1. Operation Blue Roof missions are currently...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/20
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers Beach to announce that he signed Executive Order 22-242 to extend the deadline for property taxes in counties that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Governor also announced that he is working with the Legislature to call a special session in...
Governor Ron DeSantis Waives Eligibility Requirement of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Allowing Sole Proprietors in the Marine Fisheries Industry to Receive Critical Assistance
Waiving this eligibility requirement allows sole proprietors in the Marine Fisheries Industry located in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, and Sarasota counties to apply Today, Governor Ron DeSantis waived an eligibility requirement of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/19
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sanibel Island to announce that repairs to the Sanibel Causeway have been completed more than a week ahead of schedule. As of this morning, access to Sanibel Island has been restored for residents, reconnecting Sanibel Island to the mainland. To watch the...
Florida Division of Emergency Management and Department of Economic Opportunity Host Multi-Agency Event to Support Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) teamed up with federal and state agencies to offer in-person services to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian from across the Southwest Florida region. "I'm proud to work...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/18
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Sanibel Island to hand deliver $1,000 recognition payments to first responders in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. These recognition payment checks were mailed prior to Hurricane Ian making landfall but were unable to be delivered to impacted areas following the...
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Mental Resiliency Tools in Response to Hurricane Ian: Family Support Line and Partnership with BetterHelp
The Family Support Line is available for those impacted by Hurricane Ian to hear from Floridians who have recovered from Hurricane Michael Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced two additional mental health resources that are available for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Available now,...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/17
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Toledo Blade Elementary in North Port on the first day back in session following Hurricane Ian. While there, the Governor announced over $200 million in awards through the School Recognition Program to 1,400 schools across the state that have demonstrated...
