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Posted on: March 10, 2022[ARCHIVED] WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane Ian Update


THE CITY OF FORT MYERS HAS ISSUED A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
Lee County issued an evacuation order for all of Zones A, B C.
At this time, we expect all residents to be in a safe place, as Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall this afternoon. We expect substantial rain/winds/storm surge.
SHELTERS
Dunbar High School is the designated shelter within the City of Fort Myers. Additional shelters are:
East Lee High School
Island Coast High School
Varsity Lakes Middle School
South Fort Myers High School
Oak Hammock Middle School
Gateway High School
Veterans Park Rec
Estero Rec
Hertz Arena
CANCELLATIONS/CLOSURES:
Bridges are now closed.
All city-sponsored meetings are cancelled this week!
The city's golf courses and facilities are close until further notice beginning on Monday, September 26th.
The Lee County School District has cancelled classes from September 27 - September 29th.
- Lee Tran service is now suspended.
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SAFETY MESSAGE FROM CITY OF FORT MYERS EMERGENCY MANAGER, KRISTY MATHEWS
www.cityftmyers.com
We are watching the trajectory and will continue to provide updates through all city-owned platform.
In the interim, here are some protective measures you can take now:
- Make a Plan– Every household should have a disaster plan specific to the needs of their household. Every individual in the household should assist in developing the emergency plan and understand the plan.
- Build a Kit - https://www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/prepare/disabilities/emergency-supply-kit
- Know Your Zone, Know Your Home –It’s important for residents to know if they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying, flood-prone area, a mobile home or an unsafe structure during hurricane season. It is also very important for residents to know their home and its ability to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. This information will help residents better understand orders from local officials during a storm.
- Keep Gas Tanks Full
- Documentation – Know where your insurance policy is and take photos of the interior and exterior of your home.