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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Deb McGinty walks with outstretched arms near her apartment as she said she was, "Thanking God that I'm alive" after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 30, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mrs. McGinty said she rode the storm out in her home and feels lucky to be alive. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surges and rain to the area causing severe damage.
Bacteria outbreak after Ian tells a scary story about Florida’s broken sewage systems
Lee County, the place where Hurricane Ian slammed ashore three weeks ago, is suffering from a record-breaking epidemic of Vibrio vulnificus. more
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Economists estimate up to $1.56 billion hit to Florida agriculture due to Hurricane Ian
Seasonal crops, livestock, nursery and aquaculture products potentially lost as a result of Hurricane Ian will likely be valued between $787 million and $1.56 billion. more
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Ian leveled hundreds of buildings in Fort Myers.
How the costs of disasters like Hurricane Ian are calculated – and why it takes so long to add them up
The US experienced 15 disasters in the first nine months of 2022; each causing at least $1 billion in damage. Hurricane Ian is taking the largest toll of these disasters by far. more
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UF/IFAS announces its November schedule of classes for Apopka and Orange County
The UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in November. more
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An area that once contained a building is shown swept clear following Hurricane Ian on Oct. 3, 2022, in Fort Myers Beach.
Development on Florida’s barrier islands made Ian evacuation virtually impossible
Jesus had some good advice for Florida developers: Don’t build a house on the sand. It won’t stand up when a storm hits. more
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Sandra Guzman in a citrus grove at Indian River Research and Education Center.
A UF/IFAS assistant professor and award-winning engineer uses artificial intelligence to conserve water.
Sandra Guzmán is an assistant professor whose research and extension work are all about water and how to conserve it. more
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A view from the Naples, FL Pier Sunset Cam as Hurricane Ian approaches
Hurricane Ian soaks Orange County with over 18 inches of rainfall
Districtwide, September rainfall averaged 12.78 inches, 6.04 inches above the average for the month. Orange County received over 18 inches. more
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Researchers make progress on breeding citrus canker-resistant plants; discovery may lead to breeding citrus greening-resistant trees
By “knocking out” genes within the plant susceptible to the pathogen that causes the disease, breeders can develop plants that systemically resist the disease. more
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FEMA provides over $210 million to Hurricane Ian survivors   
More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. more
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Is your neighborhood at risk of sinkhole damage? You might be surprised
The thought of a giant hole splitting open the ground without warning seems like it should only exist in movies, but sinkholes are an increasingly common phenomenon with grave consequences. more
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A view from the Naples, FL Pier Sunset Cam as Hurricane Ian approaches
Goodwill launches "Hurricane Ian Relief Roundup" at all Central Florida stores
While it may still take days, weeks, or even months to get a full picture of the destruction Hurricane Ian left in its path across Florida’s peninsula. more
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New satellite mapping techniques can quickly locate washed-out and damaged areas.
New satellite mapping with AI can quickly pinpoint hurricane damage across an entire state to spot where people may be trapped
Hurricane Ian left an extraordinarily broad path of destruction across much of Florida. That was evident in reports from the ground, but it also shows up in satellite data. more
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Lake Apopka North Shore Loop Trail will open Friday morning for pedestrian traffic.
Lake Apopka North Shore to open following safety assessment
Additionally, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed this weekend to allow for water levels to continue to recede and to ensure the safety of our visitors. more
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Hurricane Ian
Orange County reopening roads after storm impact
Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance can help residents recover after Hurricane Ian.  Residents can apply now. more
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Motorists contending with standing water in North Port, Florida. Sept. 30, 2022.
Florida homeowners flooded by Ian don’t have to tell new buyers about the disaster’s damage
Florida is one of 21 states that does not require home sellers to notify their buyers that the house has flooded before. more
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One of the characters you might encounter on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive closed through the weekend
Additionally, the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will remain closed this weekend to allow for water levels to continue to recede and to ensure the safety of our visitors. more
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Florida Farmworkers hit hard by Hurricane Ian's impact
Many farmworkers live in inadequate housing and/or mobile homes that are particularly vulnerable to hurricane damage. more
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The rebuilding in places like Matlacha, Fla., won’t happen overnight.
Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out
Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and frustrating process for anyone who loses their home and possessions. more
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Motorists contending with standing water in North Port, Florida. Sept. 30, 2022.
Hurricane Ian’s Florida death toll at 44
By Saturday evening, the figure of deaths attributed to Hurricane Ian had nearly doubled to 44 deaths, with 30 in Lee County, where Ian had battered the southwest coast of the peninsula. more
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Nursing homes patients had to be evacuated after Hurricane Ian cut access to safe water supplies.
Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face rising risks from severe storms
Health care services are essential at any time, but when disasters strike, those services become even more crucial as injuries rise. more
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Frankie Romulus (L) and Kendrick Romulus stand outside of their apartment next to a boat that floated into their apartment complex when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29th in Ft. Myers.
One confirmed death, 20 unconfirmed from Hurricane Ian; 1.9 million still without power in Florida
1.9 million homes and businesses are still without power, according to information from a news conference Friday morning. more
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Orange County eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ian
Individuals and households in Orange County can apply for temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs, and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. more
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Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.
Demings calls for full federal aid to Florida in recover from Hurricane Ian
 Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) wrote to President Biden asking him to approve a temporary 100% federal cost-share for all emergency protective services in response to Hurricane Ian. Rep. Demings … more
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A screenshot of Ian's wrath in Southwest Florida yesterday.
Weather Alert: Hurricane Ian pounds Florida with catastrophic winds and storm surge
Ian is a tropical storm whose center is about to emerge off the Florida Space Coast after raking through the peninsula Wednesday. more
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A view from the Naples, FL Pier Sunset Cam as Hurricane Ian approaches
When the power grid goes out, could solar and batteries power your home?
In many disasters, people are starting to ask whether rooftop solar and battery storage systems can keep the lights on and the air conditioner running when the power grid can’t. more
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