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Florida Department of Children and Families Requests Swift Approval of Innovative Approach to Disaster SNAP Benefits for Families
Today, Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve Florida's application for Disaster-SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits. The Department has included in its request innovative strategies that will allow...
Blue Roof Program Available for Floridians in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Collier, and DeSoto
Following Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated Operation Blue Roof to provide temporary blue tarp-like covering to help reduce further damage to property until permanent repairs can be made. This service is free to homeowners, and the initial sign-up period is set for 21...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Two Additional Disaster Recovery Centers
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that two additional Disaster Recovery Centers would be opening in Sarasota and Lee counties to help Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. These centers are operated by the Department of Economic Opportunity, in conjunction with more than 10...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Florida Licensing on Wheels Location to Help Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a fourth Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) location, operated by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, will open in Sarasota County on October 7th. The Sarasota County location is in addition to two FLOW locations in Lee County and...
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Significant Efforts to Restore Power in Lee County
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the significant efforts to restore power to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. To date, nearly 2.5 million accounts have been restored across the state, which represents 92% of accounts impacted by Hurricane Ian. This effort includes the complete rebuild...
State of Florida Announces Additional 30 Days of 100% Federal Cost Share for Hurricane Ian
~President grants Governor DeSantis' request for debris removal and emergency protective measures at 100% of the total eligible costs for an additional 30-day period~ Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency's...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/06
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Charlotte and Sarasota counties to give updates, survey impacted areas, and highlight the efforts of local businesses to reopen and provide comfort and normalcy to their communities. While visiting the Pelican Alley Restaurant in Nokomis, Governor DeSantis...
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlight Private Sector Partners Supporting Recovery Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) have coordinated with private sector partners to reopen stores and ensure Floridians have the supplies they need to begin Hurricane Ian recovery efforts and support the state's economic resiliency post-storm. DEO...
State of Florida Promotes Key Recovery Programs Available to Homes and Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie announced the multiple recovery programs available to homes and businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. "We have been working closely with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that families and businesses have...
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery 10/05
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island have been completed in less than three days. The...
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties are eligible to apply Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Emergency Road and Bridge Repairs to Pine Island Completed Ahead of Schedule
Access Restored to Pine Island in less than three days Today, Governor Ron DeSantis along with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary, Jared W. Perdue, announced the early completion of emergency road and bridge repairs for Pine Island. On Sunday, Governor DeSantis directed FDOT...
