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Hurricane Guide 2019

Hurricane season message from Lee County: Stay aware

As hurricane season is officially underway, Lee County is again spreading the message of preparedness to its residents in the event of a major weather occurrence.Since their original predictions came out in April, top forecasters at Colorado State University have increased their Atlantic ...

Get ready: Hurricane season begins Saturday

The country's top hurricane predictors are forecasting 13 named storms for the forthcoming Atlantic hurricane season -- which begins Saturday -- a slightly below-average season in their estimates.The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project team is citing the below-average season ...

Get ready: Hurricane season begins Saturday

The country's top hurricane predictors are forecasting 13 named storms for the forthcoming Atlantic hurricane season -- which begins Saturday -- a slightly below-average season in their estimates.The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project team is citing the below-average season ...

Sanibel and Captiva prepare for this year’s hurricane season 

Despite early predictions of slightly below-normal activity for the coming hurricane season, officials are encouraging the islands to be prepared and have a plan in place - as it only takes one storm.Hurricane season is recognized as June 1 through Nov. 30.Colorado State University's Tropical ...

Sanibel, Captiva reminded to secure hurricane re-entry passes for season

The islands will again reuse the 2016 hurricane passes for the upcoming storm season.Residents and businesses should apply for Sanibel's Hurricane Reentry Pass Program in case an evacuation is ordered. Those already enrolled should make sure they still have their passes.The city cited ...

Fort Myers Beach: Be prepared this hurricane season

It's that time of year again when Southwest Florida residents should start checking their supplies to ensure they are prepared for this hurricane season.Executive Assistant Chief of Life Safety/Support Ron Martin said it is very important to be prepared, especially since Fort Myers Beach is a ...

How do utilities prepare for storm season?

Long before storm season, utilities develop response plans and options to mitigate damage and recover from destruction as quickly as possible. Experience from past storms helps in the planning process and the ability to incorporate lessons learned ensures rapid recovery. Southwest Florida has ...

Plan. Prepare. Pass it on.

Each spring the clock "springs forward" one hour, batteries get changed in smoke detectors and we scramble to file our taxes on time. This is also the time to make, or review, your Emergency Disaster Plan. Many of the same documents you use to complete your taxes are important to your Emergency ...