Recovery Information

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Government entities, businesses and individuals can get assistance or offer assistance after disaster. The topics below can offer short term and long term help for the residents of Collier County. The list below is not exhaustive, but meant to offer a starting point.

Financial Assistance to Residents

Before you apply for any assistance, prepare your documents and pictures.

Individual Assistance from FEMA

Information from the State

IRS Assistance Programs

Volunteers

It's best to register with volunteer groups prior to emergencies so that you are trained and ready to assist when needed.

United Way represents Collier County's local volunteer organization for individuals and organizations.

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We also support the following state organization if you would like to get involved.

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Donations

To avoid donations being taken by scammers, we recommend

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Commercial/Business Recovery

Create a Ready Business Plan

Debris Clean-Up

For instructions on how to prepare storm debris and guidance after a storm, visit Solid Waste's Hurricane Page

PRIVATE ROADS OR GATED COMMUNITIES: Residents who live on a private road with restricted access (locks, gates or guards present), must grant the county the right to enter the roadway before any assessments, pre-approval or disaster debris recovery contractors are allowed to enter the community.  This requires a completed annual Right of Entry/Hold Harmless form that is signed by legal owner of the road or a legal representative, such as a homeowner’s association or management company with signature authority.  Please visit Solid Waste's Hurricane Page to electronically fill out Right of Entry form.

Please note that only communities with debris considered an immediate threat to life, public health or safety by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be eligible. Communities may use their own insurance or their own contractor for debris removal.

PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL: Debris Removal on private property is the responsibility of the individual property owner, aided by insurance settlements and assistance from volunteer agencies. Most insurance policies have specific coverage for debris removal and demolition of heavily damaged structures

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Debris generated from commercial properties, such as industrial parks, golf courses, cemeteries, apartments, condominiums, and trailer parks are the responsibility of the owner and are expected to retain insurance that covers debris removal.

All are highly encouraged to take before and after pictures.

 

Submit a Damage Report

If there is an emergency, please dial 911.

Submit a Damage Report

This initial damage report is submitted to Collier County Emergency Management. THIS IS VOLUNTARY. Your participation helps us collect reports of damages so we have the ability to assess the highest impacted areas. This is not a form for local, state, or federal assistance.