City of Bonita Springs

The City of Bonita Springs Declares a State of Local Emergency

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – September 24, 2024– Due to the potential impacts of the current impending storm, the City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Tropical Storm Helene. Tropical Storm Helene is forecasted to become a major hurricane with landfall north of Lee County but whose effects, including wind and storm surge, will be felt within the City of Bonita Springs.

The City of Bonita Springs resolution declaring the State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Helene has been posted on the city website.

A State of Local Emergency (SOLE) helps municipalities and counties prepare for and respond to situations such as hurricanes. A SOLE will help with governmental procurement processes, help the community receive funds for recovery, and enable the ability of the government to make decisions in response to the emergency that can be subsequently ratified.

The City of Bonita Springs encourages the public to prepare for the potential impacts of the tropical storm. For more information and resources preparing for a storm, please visit the Lee County Government Storm Update page Lee County Storm Updates  

Residents can stay up to date with City information on the City’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CityBonitaSprings and website City of Bonita Springs.

City staff are working to prepare city facilities and operations. City facilities will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

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