City of Bonita Springs is monitoring the tropics and reminds residents to be prepared for hurricane season
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The City Of Bonita Springs along with Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics in cooperation with state and federal partners.
The City of Bonita Springs, along with Lee County Emergency Management, is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center.
The activity in the tropics is a good reminder for residents to be prepared for the height of hurricane season, which is upon us.
Stay informed:
- Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service -Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center.
- Sign up for AlertLee, which is an emergency notification system that allows registered users to receive telephone, text, and/or email alerts
- Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Follow City of Bonita Springs on social media.
- Bookmark www.leegov.com. If a storm is approaching, Lee County Government will continuously update the website with relevant information.
Have a plan:
- Refresh your memory on your Evacuation Zone and your Flood Zone. Review the All Hazards Guide.
- Double check your Family Emergency Plan and an Emergency Supply Kit.
- Find tips at www.leegov.com/hurricane.
- Your Family Emergency Plan should include where you would evacuate – like a family member’s or friend’s home or a community outside the area.
- Your Family Emergency Plan should include a list of steps, such as securing loose items in your yard and ensuring your shutters are up. Review this list now and ensure you have what you need on hand as you continue to monitor the tropics.
The City of Bonita Springs works year-round to be prepared for excessive rain events, particularly during the traditional hurricane season.
In the event of heavy rain, it will take the infrastructure time to drain. Please use caution and don’t drive through flooded roads. If the roadway is covered with water, take another route.
Lee County Emergency Management is coordinating with local fire departments to provide sand and sandbags for residents who request them. Residents should contact their local fire department for details. To find the fire department that serves their neighborhood, residents can enter their address in the Resident Information Lookup Tool at www.leegov.com.
Use today and Saturday to secure loose items around your home.
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