Lee County government offers update on Hurricane Milton

10/07/2024

Hurricane Milton is forecast to bring wind, life-threatening storm surge and localized flooding to Lee County later this week. Residents need to:

    • Revisit their family emergency plan.
    • Check their emergency supply kits.
    • Secure objects around homes.
    • Monitor local meteorologists’ reports.
    • Sign up for AlertLee.
    • Monitor www.leegov.com/storm and Lee County social media channels.

Lee County anticipates announcing at noon Monday, Oct. 7, information about evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters.

Residents who live in coastal areas or flood-prone inland areas do not need to wait for evacuation orders to mobilize. Go to friend or family members’ homes or make arrangements to relocate inland.

Residents can view the announcements on local media as well as via Facebook Live, available at www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc. It can also be viewed on LeeTV and on the Lee County Government YouTube channel.

Residents can also call the United Way’s Emergency Information Hotline with questions. Dial 2-1-1 or 239-433-3900.

Residents are reminded to check www.leegov.com/storm to see which shelters open and when. The EOC is activated at a Level 2 and will move to a full activation at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.