Lee County is working to get signage back in place after Hurricane Ian damaged much of the coast in September.

Speaking in Lee County, DeSantis also announced more funds for hurricane recovery while citing red tape in the need to get more temporary shelters to residents in Southwest Florida.

Beaches that were eroded by waves and wind from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole last year will get help, with funding just announced.

City commissioners voted to halt new residential development for six months in certain flood zones.

Out of all 50 states, Florida ranked first in damages with $116 billion attributed to the state alone.

A new report from NOAA ranks Hurricane Ian as the third most-costly U.S. hurricane on record.

City officials have approved a three-year study agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to find solutions to coastal storm risks.

They include reducing the amount of time people have to remove damaged boats from waterways and to provide uniform requirements for local governments about debris-removal contracts.

For Hurricane Ian survivors, FEMA assistance with rent, home repairs and property replacement is still available in 26 counties, including most of Central Florida.

The National Weather Service reports the river had been above flood stage since Sept. 16.

This year's hurricane season got off to a very slow start. But it only takes one big storm to wreak havoc. And climate change makes such storms more likely.

The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362, will have modified holiday hours beginning Monday, Dec. 26.