City reusing hurricane re-entry passes
The hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin (Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico) is June 1 to Nov. 30. A storm can occur anytime, however, the busiest period is mid-August to mid-October. The city of Sanibel is reusing the purple (residential) and tan (commercial) 2016 passes for this year. People already issued the passes do not need to apply. Used after an evacuation, the passes aid security, speed re-entry and provide traffic control. Owners and residents who have not been issued a 2016 pass should get one now. The pass program is about safety and security, therefore getting a pass requires a short application and specific documentation. For more information, visit mysanibel.com/emergency-management.