{"id":60112,"date":"2024-10-08T15:18:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T19:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=60112"},"modified":"2024-10-08T15:18:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T19:18:38","slug":"lee-county-announces-four-additional-shelter-openings-in-advance-of-hurricane-milton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2024\/10\/lee-county-announces-four-additional-shelter-openings-in-advance-of-hurricane-milton\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County Announces Four Additional Shelter Openings In Advance Of Hurricane Milton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lee County has announced additional shelters opened at noon today in advance of the approach of Hurricane Milton. Additional shelters are:<\/td><\/tr>
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Courtesy of:<\/strong><\/em>Lee County Government<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>

Lee County has announced additional shelters opened at noon today in advance of the approach of Hurricane Milton.Additional shelters are:<\/td><\/tr>
Alico Arena12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East Fort Myers, FL 33913
East Lee County High School 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Lehigh Acres, FL 33974<\/td><\/tr>
Harns Marsh Elementary School 1800 Unice Ave. N. High Acres, FL 33971
Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave. N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971<\/td><\/tr>
On Monday, Lee County issued mandatory evacuation orders for Evacuation Zones A and B. People who live in mobile homes and manufactured homes are also part of the evacuation order. All shelters are pet-friendly; pets must be on leashes or in kennels. Residents are encouraged to make more comfortable arrangements by staying with a friend or family member outside of the evacuation zones. Residents should plan to be in a safe location outside of the evacuation zones by 10 p.m. today<\/strong>. Shelters already open include:<\/td><\/tr>
Dunbar High School3800 Edison Ave.Fort Myers, FL 33916
Estero Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.Estero, FL 33928
Gateway High School13820 Griffin DriveFort Myers, FL 33913<\/td><\/tr>
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School1711 Gunnery Road N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Treeline Elementary School 10900 Treeline Ave.Fort Myers, FL 33913Varsity Lakes Middle School801 Gunnery Road N.Lehigh Acres, FL 33971<\/td><\/tr>
Only these shelters listed are open. The list is available online at\u00a0www.leegov.com\/storm<\/a>\u00a0Transportation is available to shelters<\/strong>. People can go to any LeeTran stop and advise the driver that they need to go to an open shelter. They will be taken to a transfer center and then to a shelter.\u00a0LeeTran has suspended fares<\/em>.\u00a0Residents with questions can call the Emergency Information Hotline at 2-1-1, or (239) 433-3900.<\/strong>\u00a0Tolls on Lee County bridges \u2013 Cape Coral Parkway, Midpoint Bridge, and the Sanibel Causeway \u2013 have been suspended.<\/strong>\u00a0

Lee County asks that residents: Obey evacuation notices. Pack a Go Kit with family and pet needs. Bring their own personal items and supplies if going to a shelter. Report blocked ditches, swales, and canals. Know that where it rains, it can flood. Even if you are not in a flood zone, you could still be prone to flooding due to local drainage issues and existing saturated areas. Understand that even if you are not evacuated or in an evacuation zone, flooding can still occur. Be prepared for flood inundation. Be sure you are signed up for AlertLee. The link is at\u00a0www.leegov.com\/storm<\/a>.\u00a0To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter here:\u00a0www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters<\/a>. Follow Lee County Government on Facebook,\u00a0www.facebook.com\/leecountyflbocc<\/a>.\u00a0

Additional information:\u00a0If you\u2019re heading to one of Lee County\u2019s shelters, you need to bring a Go Kit. Include a three-day supply of shelf-stable food, water, and snacks. You\u2019ll also need a pillow and sleeping bag; folding chair; medications and eyeglasses; disinfectant wipes; toilet paper; a three-day supply of clothing; a sleep mask and earplugs; hygiene items; games or books; a phone charger or battery bank; and instant coffee or tea bags. Tents are not allowed and no cots or bedding items are provided.\u00a0Pets are allowed in all Lee County shelters, but you\u2019re responsible for bringing what they need. Pack your pet a Go Kit. Make sure there\u2019s a collar, leash and ID tags. Have a photo of you with your pet in case you become separated. Bring a crate or pet carrier. Include a week\u2019s worth of water; food and treats; clean-up supplies including waste bags for dogs and litter box with litter for cats; remember any medicine your pet needs. You can find out more about preparation at\u00a0leegov.com\/storm<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
Only these shelters listed are open. The list is available online at\u00a0www.leegov.com\/storm<\/a>\u00a0Transportation is available to shelters<\/strong>. People can go to any LeeTran stop and advise the driver that they need to go to an open shelter. They will be taken to a transfer center and then to a shelter.\u00a0LeeTran has suspended fares<\/em>.\u00a0Residents with questions can call the Emergency Information Hotline at 2-1-1, or (239) 433-3900.<\/strong>\u00a0Tolls on Lee County bridges \u2013 Cape Coral Parkway, Midpoint Bridge and the Sanibel Causeway \u2013 have been suspended.<\/strong>\u00a0

Lee County asks that residents: Obey evacuation notices. Pack a Go Kit with family and pet needs. Bring their own personal items and supplies if going to a shelter. Report blocked ditches, swales, and canals. Know that where it rains, it can flood. Even if you are not in a flood zone, you could still be prone to flooding due to local drainage issues and existing saturated areas. Understand that even if you are not evacuated or in an evacuation zone, flooding can still occur. Be prepared for flood inundation. Be sure you are signed up for AlertLee. The link is at\u00a0www.leegov.com\/storm<\/a>.\u00a0To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter here:\u00a0www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters<\/a>. Follow Lee County Government on Facebook,\u00a0www.facebook.com\/leecountyflbocc<\/a>.\u00a0

Additional information:\u00a0If you\u2019re heading to one of Lee County\u2019s shelters, you need to bring a Go Kit. Include a three-day supply of shelf-stable food, water, and snacks. You\u2019ll also need a pillow and sleeping bag; folding chair; medications and eyeglasses; disinfectant wipes; toilet paper; a three-day supply of clothing; a sleep mask and earplugs; hygiene items; games or books; a phone charger or battery bank; and instant coffee or tea bags. Tents are not allowed and no cots or bedding items are provided.\u00a0Pets are allowed in all Lee County shelters, but you\u2019re responsible for bringing what they need. Pack your pet a Go Kit. Make sure there\u2019s a collar, leash and ID tags. Have a photo of you with your pet in case you become separated. Bring a crate or pet carrier. Include a week\u2019s worth of water; food and treats; clean-up supplies including waste bags for dogs and litter box with litter for cats; remember any medicine your pet needs. You can find out more about preparation at\u00a0leegov.com\/storm<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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