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Hurricane Ian Disaster Assistance Program (Lee County Long-Term Recovery)

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Hurricane Ian Disaster Assistance Program

Organization: Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida

Geographic Scope: Lee County, Florida

Focus Areas: Long-term disaster recovery assistance for Hurricane Ian survivors

Eligibility:

  • Lee County residents age 60+

  • Lee County residents age 18+ with a disability

  • Individuals with unmet needs associated with Hurricane Ian
  • What They Fund:

  • Ongoing support for disaster recovery

  • Assistance with unmet needs related to Hurricane Ian

  • Help accessing matching recovery programs

  • Application assistance for other disaster relief programs
  • Status: Active as of August 13, 2025; program was awarded a micro-grant from the Lee County Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group (UNLTRG)

    Contact Information:

  • Helpline: 866-413-5337

  • Disaster Assistance Coordinator: Patti Teel

  • Services: Eligibility assessment, connection to recovery programs, application assistance
  • Background:
    Recognizing that recovery from major disasters like Hurricane Ian is a multi-year process, AAASWFL created this program to provide ongoing support to vulnerable populations (seniors and adults with disabilities) facing unique challenges in their recovery.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Call the helpline at 866-413-5337
    2. Ask about the Hurricane Ian Disaster Assistance Program
    3. Speak with the Disaster Assistance Coordinator (Patti Teel) to:
    - Assess your eligibility
    - Identify unmet needs
    - Connect with matching recovery programs
    - Receive application assistance if needed

    Available Services:

  • Eligibility determination

  • Program matching

  • Application assistance upon request

  • Navigation support through the disaster assistance process
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsdisableddisaster-relief

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