The Florida Department of Emergency Management is helping clear debris after Hurricane Ian. Applications for the Hurricane Ian Debris Removal Program are now open for anyone who needs help removing debris from their property or who needs to report missing property.
Residents can file an application if they own property in the affected counties. FDEM has not disclosed which counties qualify as affected counties at the time of issuance. The program covers plant debris, construction and demolition debris, discarded appliances, electronic waste, and hazardous waste such as paint and batteries. However, applying does not guarantee automatic approval for debris removal.
In addition to requesting debris removal, vehicles, vessels, and other property lost due to Hurricane Ian can be reported lost. Residents can also report debris and hazardous materials off their property.
The state’s debris removal program is paid for by a combination of insurance, FEMA reimbursements, and local and state funds, according to the program’s website. Residents receiving assistance must provide homeowner’s insurance (if they have it). Residents can remain on their property at a safe distance while the debris is cleared.
The Department advises that if you remove debris from your property yourself, follow local guidelines and dispose of debris at an approved location. According to the FDEM, there are 311 debris management sites statewide, including 74 in Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties. To date, 4,897 miles of highway have been cleared and 147,652 cubic yards of vegetation debris have been recovered.
For more information, visit IanDebrisCleanup.com or call (850) 961-2002.
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