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Hurricane Ian Recovery

Hurricane Ian Recovery

HHRP Insurance Deductible Assistance 

The State of Florida allocated Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) funds to the City of Cape Coral to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Ian. The disaster-related funds are to be used to assist income-eligible applicants with payments of their insurance deductible amounts.

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--> View HHRP Insurance Deductible Assistance Application

Completed applications must be submitted with all required documents to the Zoning counter at City Hall (1015 Cultural Park Blvd.) Sign in to the Q-less system under “Housing/Mortgage Assistance,” Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note: The Zoning counter is closed daily from 12-1 p.m. ) Questions on this program may be directed to housing@capecoral.gov.


LEE CARES - Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funding to Lee County, Florida, to address the disaster recovery needs of residents impacted by Hurricane Ian in 2022. See complete details at www.leeflcares.com.


HURRICANE IAN RECOVERY TIMELINES

Click on each image to view the timeline:
Road to Recovery - OVERALL TIMELINE - Copy

Road2Recovery - City Building - Copy (5)      Road2Recovery - P&R Timeline - Copy (2)      Road2Recovery - Debris Timeline - Copy (4)

Road2Recovery - Traffic Signals - Copy (2)      Road2Recovery - Traffic Signs Timeline - 20231005 - Copy (2)

FEMA RECOVERY UPDATES
FEMA Fact Sheet 102 - Building Back Stronger  -
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Hurricane Ian/Hurricane Nicole Recovery Update - 3.16.23 - Ver versión en español
Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud - News Release - 3.13.23  - Ver versión en español

INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
See the Information and Assistance web page

PERMITTING LOCATION
City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Permitting  (details and special forms)

TAX RELIEF INFORMATION
For eligibility requirements, view A Florida Homeowner's Guide: Property Tax Relief for Hurricanes Ian and Nicole (printable PDF) or the Lee County Tax Collector Website.

BUSINESSES
See the What's Open / Business Resources web page


HURRICANE DEBRIS / WASTE PRO PICK-UP
- Curbside storm debris collection has ended, and Waste Pro has resumed its regular collection schedule

- Canal debris removal is now on track to be completed by the end of March 2023, with punch list items to be conducted in April.
See Hurricane Debris / Waste Pro Pick-Up web page

ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
- If you have damage between your electrical pole and home (e.g., riser, weather head), an electrical inspection is needed for power restoration. Email jokapal@capecoral.gov or tcurtis@capecoral.gov.
- Inspection Hotline: (239) 574-0555

PARKS & RECREATION
- Some Parks and Recreation facilities remain closed or partially closed as clean-up efforts continue.  Visit the Parks & Recreation home page to see the latest update.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
- National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
- NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 or text 9-8-8.
- United Way: Call 2-1-1.

FWC HURRICANE IAN VESSEL HOTLINE
Call (850) 488-5600, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to report displaced or damaged vessels on Florida waters. Callers should be prepared to provide the vessel’s registration number, current location, and detailed description.

WANT TO HELP?
To volunteer, contact the Red Cross, Volunteer Florida, CORE, Crisis Relief and Recovery, Disaster Aid USA, Crisis Cleanup, or the United Way at 2-1-1.

INTERNET PROVIDERS
Residents should contact their Internet providers if they are experiencing internet connectivity issues and with questions on service updates.


DIAL 3-1-1 OR (239) 573-3000 TO GET INFORMATION FROM 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY


--> Visit the Hurricane Recovery Press Releases web page to see the latest news, as well as archived information provided after the storm.