TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Volusia and Osceola counties to give updates on recovery efforts and survey areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here.
There are currently 132,335 reported power outages. More than 42,000 linemen have already restored power to nearly 2.6 million accounts across the state, representing 95% of accounts restored since the peak. There are currently 11 fueling depot stations open statewide, and mobile fuel trucks have been deployed to Arcadia and Dunbar to support residents without access to fuel.
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $40 million since activation. To read more info, click here. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
Additionally, the First Lady has worked with the State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator, Sara Newhouse, to compile a webpage of resources to help first responders navigate resources for mental health needs post hurricane. To visit the site, click here. Mental health resources for individuals and communities are available at MyFLFamilies.com/HurricaneIan. Floridians’ health and well-being are a top priority, and the Department of Children and Families is reminding individuals that they are not alone. All Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian can find someone to talk to today through the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 800-985-5990.
Safe and found persons can be reported safe at http://safe.fl.gov.
Additional programs that have been put into place to aid communities include the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, the initiation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Operation Blue Roof, and FDOT’s diligent work to construct temporary bridges into areas that are cut off from motorists. First Lady Casey DeSantis, Volunteer Florida and Tervis have created a design with Florida imagery for a new tumbler product. With every sale of this tumbler, all proceeds will go to the Florida Disaster Fund. Products are available for purchase on the Tervis website HERE and will soon be available in stores for purchase.
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
Bridges Closed as of 7 a.m. on 10/7/22
Roads Closed as of 7 a.m. on 10/6/22
o Damage assessments continue and repair plans are underway. Operations reopened in Ft. Myers only.
Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex
o FLOW Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 6:00pm, seven days a week
o As of October 6, more than 630 customers have been served since operations began.
Florida Department of Education (DOE)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)