The Beach is in trouble with FEMA – and its residents will soon have to pay higher flood insurance premiums. Months after FEMA declared the floodplain management of Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, ...
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has received a letter from FEMA requiring compliance with flood insurance policies to keep its Community Rating System 25% discount for 2026. Friday is the deadline to ...
Fort Myers Beach received a crucial letter from FEMA, outlining what steps are needed to comply with flood insurance policies. After a lengthy back-and-forth, the town now knows exactly what needs to ...
FEMA has confirmed that Fort Myers Beach has earned a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System, a step in the recovery from Hurricane Ian that could earn ...
Fort Myers residents who pay for flood insurance will see their discount go to 20%, up from 5%, this fall. There are not quite 6,000 residents who carry flood insurance, officials said. Community ...
Homeowners and business owners on Fort Myers Beach could see 25% discounts on flood insurance next year after FEMA recognized the town’s improved flood protection standards. FEMA denies aid to Arizona ...