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LSF HURRICANE IAN RELIEF FUND
Help LSF employees impacted by Hurricane Ian.

EMPLOYEE HOTLINE 1-855-360-3445

LSF CLOSURES:  SW CMO | Oasis | Manatee CMO is out of power working remotely

Thank you to all LSF employees who contributed toward our Hurricane Ian relief funds (you still can if you haven’t! www.LSFnet.org/Ian) .  Our Phase 1 support in the form of gift cards to employees who were affected by the hurricane ended effective Oct 4th.  We had over 450 people request support – an amount much greater than we anticipated and which far exceeded the support we gave with Hurricane Irma.  We sincerely hope that the small grants helped those directly impacted by the hurricane to begin the recovery process.

We know that there are some employees who experienced significant damage or have had significant impact as a direct result of Hurricane Ian – especially people who were in the direct path of the storms and tornados.  We are in the process of raising funds to be in a position to provide a bit more support for those most affected.  We hope to be able to give slightly larger grants ($500-$1,000) to those who complete the application, submit the required materials, and are approved by the committee. The number of people we will be able to support will depend on the funding available. We anticipate making the application for support available to people during the week of October 17th.

Thank you for all each of you are doing to support your colleagues and our LSF clients.

Sincerely,
Sam

STAY UP-TO-DATE EMERGENCY INFO

ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

FEMA Disaster Assistance 

If you were impacted by the hurricane, you should contact FEMA to see if you qualify for assistance. 
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Mobile Medical WalkOn Clinic

Fort Myers residents in need of medical care will now have access to doctors, prescription meds and/or counseling.
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#ChefsForFlorida Free Meal Sites

World Central Kitchen will be offering meals at different locations daily through-out the affected areas of Florida.

For daily information on the locations follow World Central Kitchen on FACEBOOK or TWITTER 

D-SNAP | Food For Florida

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). LEARN MORE

Crisis Clean-up

Crisis Clean-up can assist with damage clean-up from the hurricane. You can call their hotline at 1 (800) 451-1954.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP

The single biggest action you can take to help LSF employees is to donate. 100% of funds received will go directly to assisting LSF Employees who have experienced hardship from this devastating hurricane. Please consider donating – any amount helps! DONATE NOW

Donate Blood

There is currently a blood shortage, and the Red Cross is asking anyone willing to donate blood to help the victims of Hurricane Ian .
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR IAN

Click HERE to download a pdf with useful resources.

 

FLORIDA DISASTER INFORMATION

Visit floridadisaster.org for information on:

  • Locations for emergency food and water locations
  • Power outage information
  • Boil Water Notices
  • Shelter Status and Openings

 

OPEN SHELTERS

A list of open shelters can be found  here

 

UPDATED ROAD CONDITIONS

Updated road closures can be found  here

 

FREE LEGAL HOTLINE

A free legal help hotline is now available for #HurricaneIan survivors. The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who can’t afford an attorney. Survivors can call 866-550-2929 anytime & leave a message if calling after hours.

LSF is dedicating time and resources to help our employees in recovering from the hurricane, as they continue to serve the community.

FEMA SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

STEPS FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

  • STEP 1: Take photos of your damaged home and belongings.

    TAKE PICTURES

  • STEP 2: Make a list of damaged/lost items.

    MAKE A LIST

  • STEP 3: Save yourself time. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company. If you do not have insurance, continue to Step Four.

    FILE WITH INSURANCE

  • STEP 4: You may apply for the Individuals and Households Program or check your application status at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also access FEMA via a smartphone by downloading the application from our website or through your mobile provider’s application store.

    APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

WHO CAN APPLY

 

By law, FEMA cannot duplicate insurance or other benefits. However, FEMA may be able to assist with uninsured or underinsured losses in the following cases:

  • If the cost of your damage does not reach the level of your deductible.
  • If you have received the settlement from the insurance company but you still have unmet needs.
  • If you have exhausted the settlement for Additional Living Expenses (ALE for loss of use) and you need disaster-related temporary housing.
  • If your settlement does not cover disaster-related needs such as medical, dental and funeral costs, emergency home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
  • If your settlement has been delayed longer than 30 days, you may write to FEMA to explain your situation. Provide insurance documentation to prove you’ve submitted your claim, including the claim number, the date you applied and how long you estimate it will take for the company to settle

The following counties have been declared a disaster area from Hurricane Ian which means businesses and primary residences located in these counties may be eligible for Disaster Loan Assistance:

Primary Counties:
FLORIDA

  • CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, HARDEE, HILLSBOROUGH, LEE, MANATEE, PINELLAS, SARASOTA, ORANGE, OSCEOLA, POLK, SEMINOLE

Contiguous Counties:
FLORIDA

  • GLADES, HENDRY, HIGHLANDS, BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, MONROE, PASCO, BREVARD, LAKE, VOLUSIA, INDIAN RIVER, OKEECHOBEE, SUMTER

DETAILED INFORMATION

SBA Disaster Assistance – https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/

The SBA provides the following disaster assistance loans:

  • Business Physical Disaster Loans – $2M max (interest rate not to exceed 4% or 8% depending on access to credit) used for repair or replacement of Real Property, Machinery, Equipment, Fixtures, Inventory, and Leasehold Improvements. This covers losses not fully covered by insurance.

(https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/article/Business-Physical-Disaster-Loans)

    • Businesses of ANY size
    • Most private nonprofit organizations

 

Required Information to Complete the Application
After a Presidential disaster declaration, you must first register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To obtain a registration number, call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or visit  DisasterAssistance.gov .

The following information is required to complete the SBA online application:

  • Contact information for all applicants
  • Social security numbers for all applicants
  • FEMA registration number
  • Deed or lease information
  • Insurance information
  • Financial information (e.g. income, account balances and monthly expenses)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) for business applicants

Businesses that are denied SBA Disaster Assistance Loans may still be eligible for additional FEMA grant assistance to meet disaster related needs. Additionally, the SBA recommends businesses do not wait for insurance settlements before filing loan applications. The loan amount, balance, and eligibility will be adjusted if insurance funds are received.

 

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Currently, Individuals and Families may apply for federal disaster relief through FEMA’s Individuals & Households Program. Funds for temporary housing, repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes, repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, and funds to mitigate future losses.  Private nonprofit can apply for FEMA grants as well.  See Details below.

 

Applying for assistance:

Before you apply for assistance, below are the steps you need to take to start your recovery process:

Step One: Take photos of your damaged home and belongings.

Step Two: Make a list of damaged/lost items.

Step Three: Save yourself time. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company. If you do not have insurance, continue to Step Four.

Step Four: Now that you’re ready to apply now for disaster assistance or you would like more information on the types of assistance available, please utilize one of the following methods.

Internet or Smartphone Application

You may apply for the Individuals and Households Program or check your application status at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also access FEMA via a smartphone by downloading the application from our website or through your mobile provider’s application store.

By Phone

You may call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 to apply for assistance or check your application status.

If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

Private non-profits and public entities can apply for FEMA grants post-disaster (https://grantee.fema.gov/EventOpenRequestPeriod)


Private non-profit
 organizations applying for assistance should be prepared to provide the following when submitting their Request for Public Assistance:

  • A ruling letter from the Internal Revenue Service that was in effect on the declaration date and granted tax exemption under sections 501(c), (d), or (e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Documentation from the State substantiating it is a non-revenue producing, non-profit entity organized or doing business under State law, including law citation.
  • If exempt from both the requirement to apply for 501(c)(3) status and tax-exempt status under State law, articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other documents indicating it is an organized entity and a certification that is is compliant with Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and State law requirements.

MOBILE MEDICAL WALKON CLINIC

In the midst of Hurricane Ian’s widespread wreckage and power outages – Fort Myers residents in need of medical care will now have access to doctors, prescription meds and/or counseling. It’s all happening on board a state-of-art, completely mobile healthcare clinic provided by Pinellas County based business, Walk On Clinic, Inc. With off -the-grid power capabilities and Starlink Satellite internet service – the mobile clinics offer all the conveniences of a brick-and-mortar doctor’s office, with the ability to travel anywhere at any time.

The Florida company has partnered with the non-profit organization Lutheran Services Florida, Gotham Pharmacies and Affordable Care Clinics to provide the general public with convenient access to medical services starting Sunday, October 2nd at 12pm.

  • The mobile clinic is located in the Lutheran Services Florida parking lot – at 3615 Central Ave. Fort Myers FL, 33901. ( Just past the NBC news station)
  • Operating hours to start will be 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week until further notice.
  • All major insurance coverage is accepted, but not required.
  • Availability is currently first come, first serve.
  • Call 1-833-4WALKON for the most up to date wait times and availability or email info@walkonclinic.com

CRISIS CLEANUP

Volunteer organizations handle, at no charge, services such as tarping, mold mitigation, cutting downed trees, and drywall, flooring and appliance removal. Services are free, but not guaranteed due to demand. Requests can be made post-storm at 800-451-1954.

LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA CENTRAL SERVICES | 3627 W. WATERS AVE | TAMPA, FL 33614 | PHONE: (813) 875-1408 | FAX: (813) 875-1302


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