Sanibel to host storm seminar, response vehicle display
The city of Sanibel will hold its Hurricane Seminar on June 17 at 2 p.m. at BIG ARTS.
The city conducts the informative seminar every year, except pandemic years, to educate residents, businesses and island workers, according to officials. It is free and reservations are not required.
This year’s featured speakers include:
– Dave Roberts, the city’s weather consultant, will provide information on hurricane formation, the categories of tropical systems and the dangers of storm surge.
– Interim Lee County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi will discuss family emergency planning and explain the county’s responsibilities in dealing with tropical storm systems.
– Susan Alexander and Marina Espinoza will discuss special needs issues on Sanibel and Captiva.
– Sanibel Community Services Director Keith Williams will discuss the city’s post-storm recovery plan.
– Sanibel Building Official Harold Law will review city building codes.
– Sanibel Police Chief William Dalton will lead the seminar and review the city’s storm plans.
Prior to the seminar, the Sanibel police will have its Emergency Response Vehicle on display from 1 to 2 p.m. A volunteer will be on hand to discuss its purpose and answer questions.
Those unable to attend will be able to watch the video on the city’s Website a few weeks later.
BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.