FEMA EXTENDS DIRECT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR HURRICANE IAN

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following press release:

FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through Sept. 29, 2024, for eligible households in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Sarasota and Volusia counties.

Since Hurricane Ian, FEMA has provided temporary housing units for over 1,300 displaced families in the state. Working with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and local partners, more than 650 families have found a more permanent home.

FEMA continues working closely with state and local officials and volunteers to help nearly 700 families still living in temporary housing find a more perma...