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Hurricane Ian Recovery Resources

Disaster Recovery Center
The disaster recovery center is at

Lakes Regional Library
15290 Bass Road
Fort Myers

open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local Government Permitting

Emergency Orders

Federal –

    • Emergency Permitting Procedures for Hurricane Ian (Sept.30,2022)Effective through March 28, 2023:

Emergency Permit Request Form: https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll11/id/5822.

Additional information is also available at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3172757/corps-of-engineers-announces-emergency-permitting-procedures-to-support-recover/

    • Emergency work may include, but is not limited to, dredging to restore navigation and relieve flooding; stabilization of eroded shorelines; restoring roads, bridges, utility lines and other infrastructure; repair and replacement of authorized structures including docks and bulkheads; installing water intake structures, and removal and disposal of debris in waters of the U.S.

Food and Water Points of Distribution:

Lee County Courthouse (20 th Judicial Circuit) – Closed through October 7 th

  • Due to Hurricane Ian, Lee County and Charlotte County courts will be closed Monday, October 3rd through Friday, October 7th.
  • Collier, Hendry, and Glades courts will be tentatively open Thursday, October 6th.
  • Charlotte courts are expected to resume proceedings on Monday, October 10th.

Lee Property Appraiser

For Daily Updates

  • Gulfshore Business is providing a running list of general announcements, debris collection information, updates on infrastructure and utilities, how to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance and more. To access the list that will be updated daily, click here.

Food Resources

FEMA Food/Water Distribution Locations

  • Kelly Road Soccer Complex, 10750 Kelly Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, Phone: (239) 839-7062
  • Cape Coral Sports Complex, 1410 Sports Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, Phone: (239) 573-3128
  • Estero High School Ballfield Park, 21900 River Ranch Rd, Estero, FL 33928 Phone: (239) 947-9400
  • Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Rd S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, Phone: (239) 369-1521

Assistance by Phone

  • Available 24/7, simply dial 2-1-1 to connect to trained staff and volunteers who will listen to your situation and quickly refer you to the most appropriate source of assistance.

Other organizations that may help quickly

  • Summit Church, 19601 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913, (239) 947-7070.
  • Interfaith Food Pantry, 17592 Rockefeller Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33967, 239-267-3510 | Email: office@icslee.org.
  • Eva's Closet, 16331 Old US 41 #10. Fort Myers, FL 33912, (239) 339-3216, evasclosetinc@gmail.com.
  • Hope4Kids, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 789-1145, www.hopeswfl.org,
    clothing – shoes – diapers – water – nonperishable food. Old Bonita Library, Bonita Springs

Shelter Resources

How to Help

  • Financial donations remain the best way to assist families impacted by Hurricane Ian and for long-term recovery. Any amount is welcome to the SWFL Emergency Relief Fund organized through the Collaboratory and The United Way.
  • Go to www.Collaboratory.org to donate. All proceeds support Southwest Florida nonprofits helping residents now and in the weeks and months ahead.
  • Anyone wishing to volunteer can register at https://volunteer.unitedwaylee.org/ or call 2-1-1 or 239-433-3900.
  • Cleanup service volunteer agencies or teams may register with Crisis Cleanup, crisiscleanup.org. Residents needing cleanup services may register by calling the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 800-451-1954.
  • Limited donations of goods are being accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Ocean Church, 2016 Kismet Parkway, Cape Coral, and Ocean Church, 22100 South Tamiami Trail, Estero. No clothing, furniture, blankets, or toys will be accepted.
  • Check www.leegov.com for Hurricane Ian updates. Follow @Lee County Government on Facebook, www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc

Important Emergency Numbers

Emergencies dial – 911

  • American Red Cross (local chapter) – 239-278-3401
  • City of Fort Myers – City Hall – 239-321-7000
  • FEMA – 1-800-621-3362 (telephone) 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
  • Florida Division of Emergency Management – 1-850-413-9969
  • Fort Myers Fire Department, non-emergency – 239-321-7311
  • Fort Myers Police Department, non-emergency – 239-321-7700
  • Gas Leaks/Emergencies – (877) 832-6747, Teco Gas.
  • Lee County Emergency Management – 239-533-0622
  • Lee County Special Needs Program – 239-533-0640
  • Lee County Storm Hotline – 211
  • Lee County Domestic Animal Services – 239-533-7387
  • Fort Myers Public Works Utilities After Hours Emergency – 239-321-8100
  • Report an Outage – https://www.fpl.com/my-account/web-outage.html or 1-800-4-OUTAGE
    (1-800-468-8243)
  • Salvation Army – 239-278-1551
  • Traffic Conditions in Florida – 511
  • United Way of Lee County – 239-433-2000 or 211

Access to Fort Myers Beach

Monday and Tuesday

  • Only essential response personnel
    • Debris management
    • Electric providers
    • Water and sewer utility providers

Wednesday through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  • Residents
  • Hired contractors

This schedule will continue until further notice.

Find more information on the Town of Fort Myers Beach website.

Access to Sanibel Causeway and Bridge

Until further notice, vehicular traffic over the causeway and bridge will be allowed as follows:

MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL ONLY

  • Emergency vehicles
  • Debris management
  • Electric providers
  • Water and sewer utility providers

NO RESIDENT, BUSINESS OWNER, PROPERTY OWNER, PRIVATE CONTRACTOR ACCESS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK:

  • RESIDENT, BUSINESS OWNER, PROPERTY OWNER, PRIVATE CONTRACTOR ACCESS
  • Inbound access between 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Two Inbound Lanes
  • Right Lane – Emergency Vehicles & Emergency Government Contractors Only
  • Left Lane – Sanibel residents, businesses, property owners and private contractors.
  • A VALID 2021 OR 2022 SANIBEL RE-ENTRY PERMIT MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED WHEN APPROACHING THE CHECKPOINT
  • A curfew is in effect between 9:00pm – 6:00am. No vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian movement is permitted, except for essential response personnel

Detailed maps for checkpoints and traffic patterns to access Sanibel via the causeway and bridge are included with this release.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAPS