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Hurricane Milton Aftermath Update 2

A severely damaged road with buckled asphalt, likely due to a natural disaster, with coastal homes in the background.
A damaged building with debris, under a blue sky, suggesting post-storm or disaster scenario.
A damaged coastal road with cracked and uplifted asphalt, debris, and affected houses under a cloudy sky.
Workers beside a truck near a damaged roadside barrier on a sandy terrain.
A flooded road at night with a utility pole, rocks, and cables partially submerged in water, illuminated by a vehicle's headlights.
A flooded area with a house, trees, and debris reflected in water at night.
Aftermath of a fire, destroyed structures, and charred trees under a dusky sky.
A nighttime scene with evidence markers and a cross on a textured ground, suggesting a crime scene investigation.
A sandy road with palm trees, construction equipment, and a "Beach Parking" sign.
A severely damaged road with buckled asphalt, likely due to a natural disaster, with coastal homes in the background.
A damaged building with debris, under a blue sky, suggesting post-storm or disaster scenario.
A damaged coastal road with cracked and uplifted asphalt, debris, and affected houses under a cloudy sky.
Workers beside a truck near a damaged roadside barrier on a sandy terrain.
A flooded road at night with a utility pole, rocks, and cables partially submerged in water, illuminated by a vehicle's headlights.
A flooded area with a house, trees, and debris reflected in water at night.
Aftermath of a fire, destroyed structures, and charred trees under a dusky sky.
A nighttime scene with evidence markers and a cross on a textured ground, suggesting a crime scene investigation.
A sandy road with palm trees, construction equipment, and a "Beach Parking" sign.

 

 

Captiva Island Information

  • Blind Pass Bridge is now open!  Lee County Department of Transportation has performed the necessary repairs to allow vehicles to cross safely.
  • Captiva Drive is now open! Lee County Department of Transportation has performed the necessary repairs to allow vehicles to cross safely.
  • Crews continue to perform search and rescue efforts while also working to mitigate many hazards and clear roadways on the island.
  • Power is currently off to all of Captiva Island. The power will remain off until crews can access the island, assess damage to equipment, and make any necessary repairs.
  • Island Water Association has restored some water service to the island. The water is very limited, but fire personnel are able to use it for emergency fire services.
  • Storm surge on Captiva Island is comparable to what was seen during Hurricane Ian. The Fire Station took on about 2 feet of water in the apparatus bay as did many homes on the island.
  • Significant beach erosion has occurred throughout Captiva Island and unfortunately took a portion of the Mucky Duck.
  • Please be patient as you try to access the island as fire crews are still mitigation many hazards including propane leaks. Be advised, if there is a leak within an unsafe distance to a running generator, it may have to be turned off temporarily until the hazard can be mitigated.
  • If residents choose to access Captiva Island via boat, be sure you are only using docks that you have permission to use and ensure the docks have been deemed safe to use.
  • Residents that own a Lithium-Ion electric vehicles including cars, golf carts, etc. are encouraged to complete an information form on the website. This will allow fire personnel to approach the location with caution and also react accordingly if there is a fire. Please complete the form here.

Lee County Information

  • Lee County Government and Fire Rescue Department partners to help people to check on family and friends after Hurricane Milton post-landfallLee County Government and local Fire Rescue Departments have partnered to provide welfare checks to help out-of-area people check in on family and friends in Lee County after Hurricane Milton passes. The partnership was announced tonight just after the storm made landfall north of Lee County. People need only to email WelfareStormChecks@leegov.com with the following information about the people they wish to check on:
    • Name
    • Adress
    • Phone number
    • The email requesting welfare checks will be directed to the local Fire Rescue Departments for follow-up. The number of requests may be significant, so residents are asked to be patient.To watch a video about the welfare check program, go to Lee County Government’s YouTube channel. The video is available in two languages. To watch in English, visit https://youtu.be/d95-3nZMaTY. To watch in Spanish, go to https://youtu.be/DArRBy57eVc.
  • Lee County Schools are now closed and will remain closed through Friday. 
  • Residential garbage collection will resume on Monday, October 14. Recycling and yard waste collection are suspended until further notice due to the expected high volume of household garbage. Reinstatement of recycling and yard waste collection TBD.
  •  Any unincorporated Lee County Residents or Businesses within the Special Flood Hazard Area with any damage to their homes or businesses, including water intrusion, must obtain a permit for all repairs.
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