Posts by Jacob Ogles
CRA approves commercial property improvement grants for Cleveland Avenue properties
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency recently approved two Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Cleveland Avenue redevelopment area during their last meeting of this fiscal year. The first grant was awarded in the not-to-exceed amount of $107,722.50 for Uliasz Properties, located at 3414-3420 Cleveland Ave. The grant will be used to paint the…
Read MoreCurfew in effect on Fort Myers Beach
With Hurricane Milton quickly approaching, the Town of Fort Myers Beach has implemented a curfew. Beginning at 10 pm Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, a 24-hour daily general curfew is hereby imposed during this state of local emergency. The curfew prohibits any pedestrian or vehicular movement within the town limits of the Town of Fort Myers…
Read MoreLee County Government update on Hurricane Milton
Lee County’s daily noon update on Hurricane Milton is available for viewing on the county’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@LeeCountyFLBOC. You can view it by clicking here. Some highlights from the briefing, which included Lee County Commissioners, Lee County Public Safety Director Benjamin Abes and Lee County Sherriff Carmine Marceno are: Milton is a powerful Category 4 Major Hurricane.…
Read MoreLee County EDO offers Hurricane Milton updates
As Hurricane Milton continues to track toward Southwest Florida, Lee County strongly encourages you to take appropriate measures now to ensure the safety of of yourselves and your businesses, Please share the following information with your networks as appropriate. Prepare Your Business Business Continuity Planning Guide Post Storm Business Assessment Survey CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE…
Read MoreCollier County State of Emergency, Evacuations, and Closings
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners declared a Local State of Emergency due to Hurricane Milton. Milton is currently a major hurricane, posing potential life-threatening risks to parts of Florida’s west coast, including Collier County. Evacuations: A Voluntary Precautionary Evacuation is effective immediately for all residents in Collier County in Zones A and B (west of Airport Pulling Road and…
Read MoreCollier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund reactivated to assist Hurricane Milton victims
In anticipation of Hurricane Milton and its potentially devastating impact on our area, Collier Community Foundation has once again reactivated the Collier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund to assist Hurricane Milton victims. Activating the fund allows CCF to act quickly to ensure immediate aid is provided where needed most. The fund’s purpose is to…
Read MoreCollier County Public Utilities prepares for Hurricane Milton
Collier County Public Utilities is prepared to deliver essential, life-sustaining services during and after the storm. The water and wastewater plants are equipped with backup generators to ensure that operations will continue without interruption. Additionally, mobile generators and pumper trucks have been deployed to facilities throughout the service area. All utility construction sites are being…
Read MoreBonita Springs declares a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton
The City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecasted to become a major hurricane. A State of Local Emergency helps municipalities and counties prepare for and respond to situations such as hurricanes. A SOLE will help with governmental procurement…
Read MoreHurricane Milton will be approaching Florida mid-week
Milton is currently a Tropical Storm located in the lower Caribbean in the Bay of Campeche traveling East/ Northeast into the Gulf of Mexico. The system will encounter very favorable conditions to develop over the next 24 – 48 hours, most likely becoming a major hurricane in the Gulf by Tuesday. The various models are…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state preparedness for Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecast to move just north of the Yucatan Peninsula and across the southern Gulf…
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