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.
  • Visit https://www.leegov.com/publicsafety/Documents/Emergency%20Management/2020FamilyEmergencyPlan-editable.pdf for Lee County specific recommendations on building a plan
  • Make A Plan | Ready.gov
  • FloridaDisaster.org/Family-Plan 
  • Secure items in and around your home before tropical storm force winds arrive.
  • Be sure all family members know who to call or where to gather if you become separated.
  • Let family and friends in other locations know your evacuation plans.
• 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. 
  • To find out your evacuation zone: 2022EvacZones_ShelterList_11x17.pdf (leegov.com) / http://leegis.leegov.com/leealert
  • To find your flood zone: https://leegis.leegov.com/floodzone 
  • For additional information: FloridaDisaster.org/Know  
• Keep Gas Tanks Full
• Documentation – Know where your insurance policy is and take photos of the interior and exterior of your home.