Fort Myers Beach restaurateur Franco Russo says 'a lot of cleanup' and damage after Hurricane Ian could take small business owners two to five years to complete.
"We got back on Friday, but we are not allowed on Fort Myers Beach yet," Russo said. "Residents and business owners are not allowed because they're actually still conducting search and rescue missions."
Fort Myers Beach businesses face"a lot of cleanup," restraunteur Franco Russo said on"Varney & Co." Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Knowing his businesses and employees face physical, emotional and financial recovery, Russo noted he hasn’t been able to put together a cleanup plan, yet. "I'm still trying to make sure that my 75-plus employees that were there at Junkanoo and at Fresh Catch Bistro are okay," Russo said. "I'm trying to do anything that I can for them and my community."
The business owner admitted he’s out a great deal of money following the hurricane, and has since started discussions with the"They are sending their people down to take a look at the damage and hopefully they're going to be able to help," Russo said. "We have flood insurance. We have wind insurance. So hopefully those are able to help."
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