Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 6, 2022 – Lee County has opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center to aid residents impacted by Hurricane Ian with the opportunity for one-stop service.
Center hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
The center is co-located with the Disaster Recovery Center, which was opened earlier this week by FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. This operation is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Representatives of the Small Business Administration also are available.
Participating organizations onsite include numerous property insurance companies, local and state government offices (with the ability to replace driver’s licenses, birth certificates, etc), wireless providers, mental healthcare providers and nonprofit organizations. For a complete list, go to leegov.com/storm.
Also available now at the site is the Initial Payment Center operated by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. Policyholders can meet directly with their insurance companies to file claims. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, insurance carriers will focus on the immediate needs of policy holders by providing resources for specific items including living expenses.
Residents should check in with staff upon arrival at the Lakes Regional Library site to easily locate the resources they need.
An additional Disaster Recovery Center is expected to officially open Friday at 2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers.
Get updates from Lee County government on Hurricane Ian by following @Lee County Government on Facebook, www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc.
More information is available at www.leegov.com/storm.
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