Hurricane Guide – Before the storm

Staying healthy, no matter what is happening in our environment, can be challenging particularly if we are stressed by nature in the form of a hurricane. No one can completely predict a hurricane season’s events. What we can and should do is be prepared. Knowing we are ready is comforting. More importantly, preparation will bode […]

Don’t be lulled into a sense of false security: Now is the time to set a plan before the next major hurricane hits Southwest Florida. What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours from arriving If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you […]

When a hurricane is blowing in, Florida residents know firsthand how to be prepared and ready for almost anything the wind and rain brings. Your family preparedness needs to also include your pets. As the saying goes, prepare for the worst and make sure your pets are included in those plans. Leaving your pets behind […]

From the Lee County Department of Public Safety: Does the facility have an approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan? If yes, may I see a copy of the approval letter? If no, ask them why, as it is required. Do you maintain a minimum 72-hour supply of food, water, medications, etc. for each resident? Do you […]

From the Lee County Department of Public Safety: Estimates vary, but as many as one in four people live with some type of disability. Sometimes signs are obvious, such as a wheelchair, a guide dog or a cane. However, many times a disability is not obvious. Whether obvious or not, awareness and sensitivity toward persons […]

Hurricane protection can involve a variety of changes to your house and property – changes that can vary in cost and complexity. A professional contractor licensed to work in Florida should carry out complicated or large-scale changes that affect the structure of your house or its electrical wiring or plumbing. However, there are several projects […]

Do-It-Yourself Home Preparations: Windows, Doors, Roof Protect all windows, doors, garage door, and roof. Electricity Unplug appliances – especially television sets – and turn o electricity (except refrigerator) the main water valve. Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest settings. Outdoors Store outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, garden tools, grills, and tractors […]

The City of Sanibel continues to plan and prepare for Hurricane Season and urges you to do the same during the current pandemic. This year, every Sanibel citizen, property owner, and business is urged to view our previous hurricane seminars. Due to the current social distancing recommendations, a 2020 live seminar will not be offered. […]