Ten months after Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers Beach, the area is still struggling to fully recover. Despite repair and restoration efforts, the community is facing numerous challenges. Many businesses are still closed, resulting in lost jobs and economic downturn. The beach itself is in a state of disrepair, with debris and damage still visible. Residents are grappling with the emotional toll of witnessing their once vibrant community in ruins. The road to recovery is long and difficult, but efforts are being made to rebuild and restore Fort Myers Beach to its former glory..
WINK News is checking in with Fort Myers Beach 10 months after Hurricane Ian.
Curt Trainer is a resident of Fort Myers Beach. His home is one of the few not in shambles.
“I was fortunate that I applied right away as the hurricane was coming through,” Trainer said.
Trainer watched the coverage of Hurricane Ian while out of state. He filed an insurance claim the same day as the damage. Fortunately, the roof of his home was not blown off, but the process was still tedious.
“You always want to get through the process with the permitting and all that stuff and doing the things right, finding good contractors, which we did. We had a good experience with our contractor. But the roofers, the plumbing, there’s such demand for all of that for so many different people,” Trainer said.
Trainer said he was lucky, but according to others on Fort Myers Beach, many were not.
“Why don’t you tell me?” Joe Salvaggio said, who is still struggling to rebuild in Fort Myers Beach. “What would you do in my shoes? At my age? If I was young? Fine. I’m not young. I haven’t got the time to wait anymore. I’m not gonna live to see this house finished.”
Ten months after Hurricane Ian, WINK News checks in with residents of Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Curt Trainer, one of the lucky few whose home was not severely damaged, credits his quick action in filing an insurance claim as the hurricane approached. While his roof remained intact, the process of repairing the damage was still tedious and time-consuming. Other residents, like Joe Salvaggio, are still struggling to rebuild and express frustration at the slow progress. Salvaggio, particularly, feels the weight of time and age, fearing he may not live to see his house finished.
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