Hurricane Resources
Check these resources for help recovering from Hurricane Ian.
Collier Resources
United Way’s Disaster Assistance Center
- We have partnered up with The Salvation Army to provide Disaster Case Management to Hurricane Ian survivors.
- Please call 239-359-8179 to set up an appointment to speak with a case manager today.
Collier 2-1-1
- We are updating our resources through Collier 2-1-1 to reflect the most up to date information.
- Dial: 211 or 239-263-4211
- Email: uw211help@gmail.com
- Text: Your zip code to 898-211
- Learn more
Archived: Resources may be outdated
Business Response & Recovery Programs: State
Florida Short Time Compensation for Employers Program
Description: Short-Time Compensation (STC) is a temporary alternative work style that will assist employers in keeping their workforce intact. The program permits prorated unemployment compensation benefits to employees whose work hours and earnings are reduced as part of an STC plan to avoid the total layoff of some employees. Phone: (850) 921-3253 – Website: www.floridajobs.org
Florida Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Description: Unemployment benefits for individuals unemployed as a result of the disaster that are not covered by regular state or private unemployment insurance. Applicants have 30 days to file after the disaster is announced. Phone: (800) 204-2418 – Website: www.fluidnow.com
Florida Small Business Resource Network
Description: The Small Business Continuity Services Resource Network (SBCSRN) is a database of Florida professionals identified to fill niche areas for recovery technical assistance in support of small businesses and the Florida economy. Phone: (904) 620-2489 – Website: www.sbrn.org
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Description: License, insurance, and consumer complaint information on building contractors Phone: (800) 435-7352 – Website: www.freshfromflorida.com
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description: An order can be given to reduce regulatory processes and provide flexibility for restoring services quickly during a disaster. Phone: (850) 245-2118 – Website: www.floridadep.org
Florida Department of Insurance
Description: Small Business Insurance information assistance Phone: (850) 922-3132 – Website: www.myfloridacfo.com
Florida Emergency Network Secure Site
Description: Log in for State agencies, EOC offices, City, and County to order supplies during a declared emergency. Website: www.dms.myflorida.com
The Florida Emergency Supplier Network (Vendors)
Description: Identify and group needed commodities and services by type and/or distribution channel, based on experience. Coordinate suppliers of emergency commodities and services for membership in the FESN. Also collect and organize the information and make it accessible to government buyers during emergency operations. Website: www.dms.myflorida.com
The Florida Emergency Purchasing Network (Volunteers)
Description: Coordinates purchasing volunteer efforts during declared emergencies, organizes the delivery of specialized training through the Division of Emergency Management. Also collects and organize the FEPN information and make it accessible to emergency logistics officials requiring procurement assistance during emergency operations. Website: www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations
Florida Department of Revenue
Description: The Florida Department of Revenue will waive penalties and interest during the period of emergency for impacted taxpayers who are unable to file returns and/or make payment of taxes on time. Phone: (800) 352-3671 – Website: ritx-fl-sales.bswa.net
Visit Florida
Description: Visit Florida adopted complimentary Cover Your Event (CYE) Insurance. This supplemental insurance cover any costs directly related to re-booking a meeting should it be displaced due to a named hurricane/disaster. CYE ensures that you can plan your meeting with confidence and take full advantage of Florida’s unsurpassed venues any time of year, while benefiting from those outstanding summer and fall values. Phone: (850) 205-3800 – Website: www.visitflorida.org
Business Response & Recovery Programs: Federal
FEMA
Description: Disaster victims can obtain additional information and apply for disaster assistance through FEMA in various ways. A toll-free number has been established by FEMA for disaster victims to apply for certain types of disaster programs and obtain information about others. You can obtain information by calling. Phone: (800) 621-FEMA (3362) – Website: www.fema.gov
FEMA has created a new webpage that will provide frequent updates on impacts from Hurricane Ian- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/hurricane-ian. This page has both overall and state-specific information and resources related rumors and scams.
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Description: Small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives suffering a substantial economic injury may be eligible for an economic injury disaster loan of up to $1.5 million to meet necessary financial obligations – Bills the company would have paid if the disaster had not occurred. Phone: (800) 659-2955 – Website: www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Physical Disaster Loans
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) Description: Businesses of all sizes may apply for a Physical Disaster Loan of up to 1.5 million to repair or replace damaged real estate, equipment, inventory and fixtures. These loans will cover uninsured or under-insured losses. Phone: (800) 659-2955 – Website: www.sba.gov
Global Empowerment Mission, in partnership with Miami-Dade County, has deployed immediately in response to Hurricane Ian. We are currently supporting all victims, including those in hard-hit Fort Myers, Collier and Lee Counties, and will continue to assess where we are needed. The GEM team is on the ground now and is sending more than 50 trucks of aid.
IRS Excise Tax
Description: IRS will waive tax penalties on disasters on a case-by-case basis. Phone: (800) 829-1040 – Website: www.irs.gov/businesses
Collier County Public Schools
Collier County’s Emergency Management
SIGN UP
- ALERT COLLIER-County’s mass notification system for local emergency alerts.
- Send alerts for up to five addresses within county boundaries.
- Sign up here on Collier County’s website (click on register for ALERT Collier)
- Collier County Special Needs Program-to register for special needs shelters. Special needs shelters are designed to meet the needs of persons who require assistance that exceeds services provided at a general population shelter.
- Register Here
- Registering on the website is not a guarantee that emergency officials will be able to assist in an emergency.
Monroe Resources
Keys Resource Guide
- We are updating our resources to reflect the most up to date information
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Monroe County BOCC
Florida Division of Emergency Management
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