Emergency News Feed

Financial donations are the best way to assist Lee County families after Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 3, 2022 – Financial donations remain the best way to assist families impacted by Hurricane Ian now and for the long-term recovery. Any amount is welcome to the...

If you need a replacement driver license, ID card or title, Lee County Tax Collector has provided the following information: Lee County Tax Collector Lehigh Acres Service Center will be open tomorrow only, Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for those needing a...

As you begin to clean up your property, remember to separate your storm debris. Please set storm debris at the curb away from your normal household trash and recycling; it will be collected and documented separately. For more information, visit leegov.com/storm...

Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 30, 2022 –The U.S. Coast Guard has organized a ferry operation now underway to help Sanibel residents from the island to the mainland. The boat departs from Sanibel Boat Ramp, near the Causeway, approximately every 90 minutes to two hours. The...

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 1, 2022 – Lee County – along with state and federal partners – will begin opening Points of Distribution (PODs) today for hurricane-impacted residents who need food and water. The county is coordinating the initial opening of eight PODs throughout...

Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 1, 2022 – Lee County and its local, state and federal partners continue search and rescue efforts and infrastructure assessment and repairs, and widespread community recovery. Health and medical: Federal resources are being mobilized today in the...

Lee County, along with state and federal partners, are opening Food & Water Points of Distribution (PODs) from 8am – 5pm daily for residents impacted by Hurricane Ian who need food and water. They are opening with eight PODs at these locations: Old Bonita Library...

Lee County consolidates shelter operations; space remains for residents in need Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 30, 2022 – Lee County is consolidating its shelter operations this afternoon as the shelter population shifts during recovery efforts. The remaining shelters still...

Individual Assistance is now available for Floridians impacted by #HurricaneIan in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas & Sarasota counties. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ~...

Lee County update on response and recovery efforts in aftermath of Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 29, 2022 – Lee County is actively engaged in search and rescue efforts, assessing infrastructure and structural damage and intensifying other response and recovery...