Food and Sanitation • Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day) • Nonperishable food (for at least 3 - 7 days) • Cooler and ice for food and medications • Matches and a lighter • Camp stove or grill and pots and pans • Plastic dishes and eating utensils • Infant and/or ...

In Florida, tornadoes are likely to occur between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. from June through August. They can however occur at any time, often with no warning. When conditions are right for a tornado, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself and loved ones. • Tornado sirens are not ...

The destruction caused by Hurricane Ian less than a year ago shows the importance of proactively planning for the upcoming hurricane season. FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and to be aware of potential safety hazards at all times – before, during and after severe weather. Below are tips ...

The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters encourages homeowners to understand their insurance policy before a storm hits. This is especially important following the legislative and policy changes that have taken effect following Hurricane Ian in 2022. When it comes to the ...

Seven things we learned after Hurricane Ian   1. The strength of our community is its people. LCEC employees, family, business partners, and government helped restore. 2. Storm surge is real. Restoration trucks and equipment need high ground before the storm hits. 3. There aren’t ...

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The six lists above are used in rotation and ...

Lee County Emergency Management delivers vital information through social media, the county website, and on apps. Please consider following. You can find our free hurricane preparedness video series on the Lee County YouTube channel or at www.LeeGov.com/Hurricane. www.LeeEOC.com Family ...

Take precautions after the storm has passed.  Damage to your home can be extensive.  Relief supplies may take several days to arrive. Try to remain calm during this potentially emotional time. Keep these tips in mind: • Only call 911 for life-threatening situations. • Have a valid ...

When the power goes off, many residents turn to emergency generators to power freezers, refrigerators, lights, fans and other appliances. If you use a generator, extreme caution is required. While convenient and useful, generators can create hazards for homeowners and electric utility workers. ...