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Collier 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 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…
Read MoreLee County government offers update on Hurricane Milton
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…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach offers Hurricane Milton update
The Town of Fort Myers Beach Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Milton. The storm continues to quickly intensify as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a mandatory evacuation for the entire Island. For the safety of you and your family, the Town urges…
Read MoreCollier County aandbags availability update
North Collier Regional Park/Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is OUT of sand and will not receive any more today; 60 tons of sand is en route to Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, and once it’s gone, that location will not receive any more today; Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park still has approximately 30 tons of sand available. It will not…
Read MoreFEMA – Disaster Survivor Assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are assisting the communities most impacted by Hurricane Helene (those who experienced water intrusion and inundation). These representatives are helping residents navigate the federal disaster assistance process by registering them via tablets. The FEMA teams are already in our Lee County neighborhoods, so residents likely will see them out…
Read MoreLee County update post-Hurricane Helene for debris removal
Lee County Solid Waste resumed normal operations on Monday while working in partnership with contracted crews to begin cleaning up storm debris from neighborhoods throughout unincorporated Lee County. To facilitate storm debris removal, Solid Waste will collect three types of storm debris. Each type must be in a separate pile for collection, and will be…
Read MorePrepare storm debris for pickup in Collier
Collier County Solid Waste advises customers to place storm debris at the curb on their regularly scheduled collection day. Customers can follow these steps to ensure their yard debris is collected safely and efficiently. Bundle It: Keep bundles under 50 lbs. Secure them with twine and limit their length to four feet. Remember, branches should be no…
Read MorePermitting steps following Hurricane Helene
The Town of Fort Myers Beach began their damage assessment process following Hurricane Helene and would like to remind residents that it is illegal to do work without a permit. “As we assess the homes and businesses on the Island, please be smart and call our permitting staff at (239) 765-0202 or email us at…
Read MoreAssocia Cares earmarks $100,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
Associa Cares, the charitable affiliate of Associa, has announced a significant earmark of $100,000 to support individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Northwest Florida late Thursday night. Hurricane Helene is forecast to be a major storm with the potential to cause significant damage across the regions. In response to the likelihood of…
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