Captiva fire district offers storm season tips and more
Guidance and resources for hurricane season preparation are available online for the island.
The Captiva Island Fire Control District’s website features an “Emergency Management” section that covers information and tips for the season, as well as related topics with links to helpful resources.
“We strongly encourage all residents, business owners and visitors to have a hurricane plan. A hurricane plan is vital for everyone who resides on the island,” the site states. “The plan should include an evacuation procedure and the knowledge that you may not be able to return to Captiva for an extended period of time.”
The district notes that the Lee County Emergency Operations Center has developed a series of instructional videos that cover everything from making a plan, to the post-storm recovery process.
“With quizzes and a printable Certificate of Completion, these videos are a great way to learn from our Emergency Management experts at any time with zero risk,” the site states.
The district explains that it works in a unified command system, and it is one of 10 disaster response geographic zones located in Lee County, with Captiva in the Sanibel-Captiva zone. Agencies within the zone include the fire district, Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, Lee County Emergency Management, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, city of Sanibel, Sanibel Police Department, Island Water Association and Lee County Electric Cooperative.
“All of these agencies work within the unified command system, with the fire chiefs, public safety chief officers as the Incident Commanders,” the site states. “The IC’s work closely with Lee County Emergency Management to determine the need for evacuations, search/rescue and recovery.”
Listed related topics include Hurricanes & Tropical Storms, Getting Prepared, Preparing Your Home, Shelters, Information & Telephone Numbers, Clean Up & Recovery, and Other Hazardous Events.
The district notes that it available to assist with one’s hurricane plan and to answer questions.
For more information, visit http://captivafire.com/emergencies/ or call 239-472-9494.
The Captiva Island Fire Control District is at 14981 Captiva Drive, Captiva.
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