The City of Bonita Springs Declares a State of Local Emergency for Hurricane Milton
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – October 6th, 2024–The City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecasted to become a major hurricane.
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 hurricane. For more information and resources preparing for a storm, please visit the Lee County Government Storm Update page Lee County Storm Updates
The city encourages residents living near the Imperial River and canals, to continue to monitor water levels. Please continue to be vigilant as sheet flow may impact water levels of rivers and canals. For more information regarding flood protection please visit the City of Bonita Springs webpage.
Residents can stay up to date with City information on the City’s Facebook page and website City of Bonita Springs.