Lee County officials urged those in evacuation zones to get going Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton as the evacuation order which takes effect at 10 p.m. tonight for those in the low-lying areas of zones A and B. During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, officials said Milton was still on ...
At 5:15 p.m. today, Oct. 8, city of Sanibel and island officials gave an update on Hurricane Milton. Sanibel City Manager Dana Souza reported that the storm remains a Category 4 with 150 mph sustained winds. The predicted rainfall for the island is 4-8 inches, with 60-70 mph sustained ...
Lee County has announced additional shelters opened at 8 a.m. today in advance of the approach of Hurricane Milton. Additional shelters are: • Gateway High School 13820 Griffin Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913 • Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Parkway Estero, FL 33928 • Oak ...
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris. DOH-Lee recommends the following to prevent illness or injury from flood waters: • Basic hygiene is critical. If you are under a boil water notice, use commercially bottled water for mixing baby formula. Wash your hands with soap and either disinfected or boiled and ...
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades 211 helpline is available to the public before, during and after Hurricane Milton. United Way 211 is the emergency line for hurricane-related questions Here’s what you need to know about 211: Available 24 hours a day, 211 offers support in both ...
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands has activated the Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund ahead of Hurricane Milton to support the recovery and rebuild efforts on Sanibel and Captiva islands. CFI is a public grant-making charity established in 2011 to inspire philanthropy, leadership, and ...
