The City of Bonita Springs continues to monitor weather and encourages residents to as well.
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Bonita Springs, October 2024 –The City of Bonita Springs has been actively preparing for storm season. Meteorologists tell us that SW Florida could expect excessive rain over the next week. Drivers are cautioned, as always, about driving through flooded roads where the depth is unclear.
The city encourages residents living near the Imperial River and canals, to continue to monitor levels as more rain is forecasted for our area. Please continue to be vigilant as sheet flow may impact water levels of rivers and canals. If you have questions regarding Bonita Springs road maintenance, flooding, drainage, landscaping, or irrigation, please contact (239) 949-6262.For more information regarding flood protection please visit the City of Bonita Springs webpage: https://www.cityofbonitasprings.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=13788987
City staff are in regular communication with local partners and continue to monitor the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tampa Bay. Staff will continue to prepare as we learn more about what our area can expect with the tropical moisture and the forecast. The city encourages residents to monitor NWS’ website and social media and to listen to local media outlets meteorologists’ reports.
For more information from Lee County Emergency Operations please visit: www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement
-Tips-
. • Never walk or drive in the flood waters. Many people are killed by driving or walking on roads and bridges that are covered by water. Even though the water might look only inches deep, it could be much deeper and have strong currents. It only takes two feet of water to carry away a car, and six inches of swiftly moving water will sweep a person off his feet. Turn around, don’t drown
. • Never underestimate the swiftness of the water. Flooded creeks and streams are unpredictable. Even though the surface water may be smooth, the water is moving very fast.
• Don't assume your vehicle is safe. High water in streets and intersections will quickly stall motor vehicles. Most trucks, four-wheel drives, and sport utility vehicles also are susceptible to being swept away by high water.
• Find an alternate route around the flooded area. If you are approaching a flooded roadway, turn around and take an alternate route, even though vehicles in front of you may have passed through the high water. Barricades are for your protection. Do not drive through them
. • Never stay with your car in a flooded area. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles
. • Never let children play near canals or storm drains when the water is rising or high. Swimming skills have nothing to do with surviving a flooded creek or stream
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Stay Updated:
- Visit www.leegov.com for Hurricane Helene information related to safe havens, operational adjustments and more.
- Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service-Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center.
- Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Follow the City of Bonita Springs on Facebook.
- Visit The City of Bonita Springs Website for Storm Preparedness Information.
For more information, visit www.cityofbonitasprings.org. Download the city’s free mobile app.
Tune in to Bonita TV by streaming live on the city website or the following cable distribution systems: Comcast, channel 98, Hotwire, channel 398, Summit broadband, channel 96.