Hurricane Ian: Two Years into Recovery

Two years after Hurricane Ian, federal support tops $10.2 billion for households, businesses, communities and flood insurance policy holders. Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida, Sept. 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian was the costliest cyclone in Florida records and the third costliest in the United States. FEMA continues to work with the State of Florida, other federal agencies, local governments, private sector and voluntary organizations on recovery from the storm.

1. FEMA Assistance

• $1.15 billion for 387,139 households for home repairs, lodging expenses, rental assistance and other needs.
• $2.3 billion to reimburse state, local and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations for costs of emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of infrastructure.
  • $1.4 billion for emergency response
  • $701 million for debris removal
  • $101 million for permanent work
• $25 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds to help communities rebuild in a way that reduces loss from future disasters.
• To support individuals and households, FEMA operated 57 Disaster Recovery Centers and specialists visited 354,600 homes to help Floridians apply for assistance.

1. National Flood Insurance Program

• $4.67 billion paid to approximately 47,000 policyholders to restore homes and businesses.

1. U.S. Small Business Administration

• 25,400 applicants approved for $2.1 billion in low-interest disaster loans.
  • $1.6 billion in loans to 22,600 households
  • $498 million in loans to 2,800 businesses and private nonprofit organizations