The Fort Myers Beach elementary teachers are preparing to teach their students after this devastating hurricane. The teachers, as well as the students, experienced major losses, and here's how we can all help.

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club and Beach Talk Radio have united to collect and donate to the residents of the 33931 zip code who are in need following the decedent impacts Hurricane Ian. Here's the plan to push the money out.

The town has issued specific instructions on what residents need to do to get their structures electrically safe before it can be occupied. Here's the full statement from the town...

Despite the fact that some of you still have boats and homes in your yards, Lee County will begin collecting regular trash on Fort Myers Beach starting Wednesday, Oct. 12. Island residents are asked to leave the trash at the side of the road. 

The Kiwanis Thrift Store at 11050 Summerlin Square Drive is in need of volunteers. The Kiwanis is taking in clothing - and giving it right back out for free - to anyone impacted by Hurricane Ian. If you can lend a helping hand, CLICK HERE.

As we reported earlier today the town of Fort Myers Beach is reopening for everyone by car Sunday morning beginning at 7AM. That includes residents, property owners, business owners and insurance adjusters. Here are the rules you should follow to keep things running smoothly as you make your way back to your property...

While there is no date announced for when Fort Myers Beach residents can return to their homes, Fire Chief Ron Martin has issued guidelines for when you can return. Here's the full statement from Martin...

If you need toilet paper, baby wipes, water, Gatorade, canned food, granola bars you can stop by the Island Carts FMB headquarters building located at 820 Buttonwood drive before you get to The Matanzas Pass Bridge. The supplies are free. The hours will be 10AM to 4PM.

Because so many of you have lost your home there is no way for you to get mail delivered. You can now go to the Six Mile Cypress Annex Building which is located at 14651 Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Parkway. The hours are 9AM to 4:30PM Monday through Saturday. You will need a photo ID.

Fort Myers Beach residents in the 33931 Zip Code can apply for $500 cash by clicking on THIS LINK. You will need to upload proof you are a residents of the island. The money should be turned around to you in as little as 48 hours. Please follow the instructions on how to fill out the form so you get your money quickly.

Over the last week, our grass roots campaign has helped us collect $156,000 so far. Those donations have come from individuals like you. They've been donations of $20, $50, $100, $1,000.