Government Resources and Hurricane Recovery
CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter Leads the Effort to Restoration In SWFL How Prepared Were You? And What To Do Now How Prepared Was Your Association? Free for CAI CAM Members and Board Members Only* Presented by: Sean Ellis of Roetzel-Andress -- 2 hours OPP/ELE Meet our sponsors! BlueStream Fiber, Brown & Brown, Hightower Industries, Strategic Response Partners, Strategic Claim Consultants, Wintrust Community Advantage MORE INFO FROM ONE OF OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS, Click to view our event from October 20, 2022: Hurricane Restoration In SWFL (memberclicks.net) A roundtable feel with each sponsor speaking to their expertise in rebuilding our communities and elaborating on their services to help you.
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We urge Florida business owners and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ian to be alert and reject fraudulent and illegal offers to perform work on their homes by using only properly state-licensed professionals.
Avoid the most common traps and threats created by unlicensed frauds:
- Taking a deposit but not performing the work, or performing substandard work resulting in an extensive loss in home value, financial cost to the homeowners, and potential dangers to occupants and guests
- A lack of proper permitting or proof of work performed resulting in difficulty or inability to sell the home
- Non-compliance with building codes may leave defects, or the inability for the home to withstand future storms
- A lack of necessary insurance, creating possible liability for the homeowner for injuries on their property or for shoddy work performed
- Unknown criminal backgrounds allowing potentially dangerous people access to the home and near loved ones
- A lack of education and/or qualifications endangering the safety of homeowners, their loved ones and their property
- Verify the license of any prospective contractor by visiting MyFloridaLicense.com, or downloading the DBPR mobile app on iTunes and GooglePlay.
- Report unlicensed contractors and other unlicensed activity to 866-532-1440 or on the DBPR mobile app or MyFloridaLicense.com. For more information visit the DBPR Unlicensed Activity web page.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
On Sept. 29, President Biden approved disaster declarations requested from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Seminole Tribe. The approval makes funds available to communities within these states to respond to, rebuild, and recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Ian. #Floridagoverner
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App.
For community associations, it is important to work with your locality to coordinate debris removal. A community will have to complete and submit (to the locality) the right of entry form found here.
For condominiums and housing cooperatives, if your critical components (elevators, heating/AC, building structures, parking garages, etc.) need repairs and replacement, you can submit an application under FEMA’s assistance program.
Hurricane Ian HOA Community Debris Cleanup Guidance
Rules and programs regarding debris removal for HOA communities in the following affected counties:
Charlotte- No HOA-specific guidance, please call 1-800-451-1954 to contact CrisisCleanup. Debris separation guidelines: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/476/urlt/debris-separation.pdf More information: Free Disaster Cleanup Assistance Available | Charlotte County, FL (charlottecountyfl.gov)
Collier- HOAs must have a current Right of Entry and Indemnification Form on file with Collier County before any disaster debris recovery contractors are allowed to enter the community. More information: Hurricane Preparedness | Collier County, FL (colliercountyfl.gov)
Lee- FEMA regulations require that private or gated communities have a current Right of Entry and Indemnification form on file with Lee County before any disaster debris recovery crews are allowed to enter the community. More information: Hurricane Preparedness | Collier County, FL (colliercountyfl.gov)
Important Links
Volunteer Here:
https://volunteer.volunteerflorida.org/search?shareId=968b42da01e7488a9269ba43daf8a913
Please contact Shana Overhulser at the CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter if you are interested in volunteering in Lee, Collier or Charlotte County. [email protected]
Helpful Links for Assistance - Please Click Here:
- Florida Division of Emergency Management Emergency Service Request
- Florida Disaster Page
- Seminole Tribe of Florida Disaster Page
- Florida's Emergency Information for Hurricane Ian
- Florida's Disability Disaster Information
- Florida Division of Emergency Management Shelter Information Index
- State & Local Resources
CHARLOTTE COUNTY ANNOUNCES THREE FOOD, WATER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Charlotte County opened three food and water distribution centers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Muscle Car City Museum, 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda; Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte; and Tringali, 3460 N. Access Road in Englewood. Charlotte County Administration Center in Murdock is not a distribution center
GOODWILL ASSISTS IN IAN RELIEF EFFORT, PROVIDING VOUCHERS, HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is handing out vouchers to help those struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Those affected who have lost personal belongings can pick up a $25 voucher (maximum of 4 per family) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goodwill retail stores and Community Resource Centers at 3226 Del Prado Blvd. S. in Cape Coral, 91 S. Lee St. in LaBelle, 11601 Bonita Beach Road SE in Bonita Springs, 4950 Challenger Blvd. in Fort Myers and Cape Christian Church; 2110 Chiquita Blvd. S. in Cape Coral.
The Goodwill Mobile Community Resource Center at the Cape Christian Church will provide internet and computer access to those who need it and will assist in filling out applications for assistance. Vouchers can only be redeemed for donated goods at Goodwill retail stores in Southwest Florida. Masks and sanitizer will also be handed out to those who want them.
NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OFFERING FREE VIRTUAL CARE FOR COMMUNITY
NCH Healthcare System partnered with AmericanWell to provide free virtual care services for two weeks as a resource to the community. NCH Virtual Care can be accessed online by anyone in the community at no cost, 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Patients with internet capability can click here and use the coupon code NCH. For individuals who do not have internet at home, the NCH Employee Medical Center in Greentree Plaza, 2330 Immokalee Road, in North Naples is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for patients to come in and use Wi-Fi and/or NCH iPads to make virtual visits with Amwell.
DISASTER CONTRACTORS NETWORK ACTIVATED TO CONNECT HOMEOWNERS WITH FLORIDA LICENSED CONTRACTORS FOR HOME REPAIRSFlorida’s Disaster Contractors Network was activated to provide support to homeowners in need of post-Hurricane Ian home repairs. This is a free service founded in part by the state agency that regulates Florida’s construction industry, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Once homeowners are safely able to assess their home repair needs, they are encouraged to log onto the Disaster Contractors Network's website and search by county for a list of Florida licensed contractors in their local community that are providing these services. While many Florida contractors and suppliers have already registered, there is still an opportunity for additional licensed contractors and suppliers to log onto the website to register their licensed companies. |
CAI believes law and regulation to promote healthy, vibrant communities is best crafted and enacted by state governments instead of the federal level so that there is local control of land-use and real estate decisions. The Uniform Law Commission drafted the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) to provide states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation. The most effective laws use the UCIOA as a basis for their state legislation.
Representing more than 40,000 members dedicated to building better communities, CAI develops and provides education and resources to residents, association board members, community managers and other professionals who support community associations. CAI’s mission is to promote effective leadership and responsible citizenship in homeowners associations and condominium communities.