News and Media: Disaster 4673

Press Releases & Fact Sheets

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FEMA is proud to announce substantial achievements in strengthening resilience across several Florida communities. FEMA is working with the Interagency Recovery Coordination’s Targeted Recovery Support Unit and other local and federal agencies.
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian between Sept. 23 – Nov. 4, 2022.
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Come to work for FEMA and help your community recover from recent disasters.
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From Fort Myers to Central Florida to Daytona Beach, Hurricane Ian cut a wide swath of destruction unlike anything most Floridians had ever experienced. One year later, the state and dozens of communities continue recovery operations with the support of federal partners, the private sector and voluntary organizations.
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance provides funding for eligible activities that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. The application deadlines are approaching for both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. The deadline for Hurricane Ian is August 29, 2023 and for Hurricane Nicole is October 20, 2023.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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Two women FEMA specialist on one side of the table in front of their laptops and two women survivors on the other side. There are other families in the background
FEMA specialists help Hurricane Ian survivors apply for assistance

SANFORD, Fla. – FEMA specialists help Hurricane Ian survivors apply for assistance at the Midway Safe Harbor Center. (FEMA photo by Bob Kaufmann)

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A Disaster Survivor Assistance team member helps a Hurricane Ian survivor

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Disaster Survivor Assistance team member helps a Hurricane Ian survivor apply for assistance. (FEMA photo by Austin Boone)

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Disaster Survivor Assistance team members speak with local residents

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Disaster Survivor Assistance team members speak with local residents in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian and provide information about how to apply for federal assistance following Hurricane Ian. (FEMA photo by Jocelyn Augustino)

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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team talking to a survivor

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team visits a neighborhood impacted by Hurricane Ian, talking with resident about FEMA assistance. (FEMA photo by Jocelyn Augustino)

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Florida; FEMA-4673-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4673-DR; Florida as a result of Hurricane Ian beginning on September 23, 2022, and continuing.

FEMA personnel helps survivors register for assistance
FEMA Personnel Helping Hurricane Ian Survivor Register for Assistance in Florida

FEMA personnel helps survivors register for assistance during Hurricane Ian

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Seminole County FEMA Intake Center After Hurricane Ian

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistants help Hurricane Ian survivors at a “one day only” registration intake center at the Rural Heritage Center in Geneva, Florida, Seminole County.

A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team member provides registration services for Hurricane Ian survivors at the Disaster Resource Center located at the Lakes Regional Library.
Disaster Resource Center located at the Lakes Regional Library

A FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team member provides registration services for Hurricane Ian survivors at the Disaster Resource Center located at the Lakes Regional Library.

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Disaster Recovery Center in Florida

FEMA employee helps a disaster survivor register for assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Florida

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers install coverings on roofs, as part of the Operation Blue Roof program, to assist Hurricane Ian survivors. Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission that provides homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Install Covering on Roof

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers install covering on roof, as part of the Operation Blue Roof program, to assist Hurricane Ian survivors. Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission that provides homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs