City reminds public to complete hurricane preparations
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 reported that it is still using the purple (residential) and tan (commercial) 2016 passes in 2021. People already issued those passes do not need to apply.
– Family Emergency Plan: Completing this pre-formatted plan makes it your family’s emergency plan. Following it will provide safety and improve your quality-of-life during the event. The plan is on the county’s Website at leeeoc.com.
– Special Needs Program: The program provides shelter from a tropical storm or hurricane to those who live in a home or area that is not safe from storm surge or wind, and who have no other safe place to go. It can also provide transportation to a shelter if needed. The program is available to Lee County residents at no cost, but you must pre-register every year. Registration is suspended when the county enters the five-day forecast cone of a storm. Register via F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva by calling 239-472-4775 or online with the county at leeeoc.com.
– Lee County All Hazards Guide: A resource on a variety of topics like preparations, shelters, emergency contacts and more. View it at leeeoc.com or get a hard copy at the following locations: City Hall, Sanibel Recreation Center, Sanibel Public Library and The Community House.
For more information, visit mysanibel.com/emergency-management.