Lee County Government has the following updates related to Hurricane Helene. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center is activated, and county staff and partners continue to work closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National ...
As Hurricane Helene continues to barrel its way through the Gulf of Mexico heading towards the Big Bend region of Florida, local officials have spread the word on what Southwest Florida residents can expect. Tropical-storm-force winds will make its way through Lee County and beyond, with ...
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk of water-borne illness. Swimming is not recommended. Public beaches Heavy winds and rain can negatively impact coastal waters. Excessive amounts of rain and storm surge can increase the levels of harmful bacteria in these waters. The sources of the bacteria can vary and include failing septic systems, sewer line breaks, overflowing manholes, and wildlife. Storm surge and floodwaters may have also brought debris on to the beaches. This debris is hazardous and ...
ST. AUGUSTINE – Following Governor DeSantis’ authorization, the Florida National Guard has activated approximately 3,600 Guardsmen in support of Hurricane Helene response efforts and are pre-staging forces throughout the state to ensure we can quickly response after the storm makes ...
As Hurricane Helene moves north, the city of Cape Coral continues to monitor conditions, expecting residual tropical storm impacts this evening. The Emergency Operations Center remains activated, working closely with Lee County and various partners to assess the situation and ensure community safety, city officials said in a late-afternoon release. City Hall and ancillary offices will be open Friday for normal business hours. "Although the worst of Hurricane Helene is behind us, we're not out of the woods yet," said Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter i a prepared statement. "We're still ...
As Southwest Florida and the rest of the Sunshine State prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, local officials continue to update residents on how to be best prepared. While a direct hit is not forecasted for Southwest Florida, Helene's outer bands will certainly be felt locally, ...
