Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Hurricane Season Is Here Again
Hurricane Re-Entry Passes For Businesses And Residents Of Fort Myers Beach
To receive passes, visit the temporary Town Hall complex at 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and bring one form of identification that confirms status as a resident!
*If you picked up a Hurricane Pass after October 1, 2023, you do NOT need a new one*
For more information call Town Hall at 239-765-0202.
Town Of Fort Myers Beach Resources
Hurricane Tips
Do you know your risk?
- Consider Your Threats
- Determine if you live in a flood-prone area
- Find out if you live in an evacuation zone
- Identify your home’s structural risks
Prepare Before Hurricane Season!
- Develop an evacuation plan
- Assemble disaster supplies
- Get an insurance checkup & document your possessions
- Create a communication plan
- Strengthen your home
Understand Forecast Information!
- Have trusted sources for storm information
- Know your alerts & the difference between a Watch & Warning
- Focus on potential impacts regardless of storm size or category
- Deadly hazards occur well outside of the cone
Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
- Protect your home
- Determine sheltering options & consider your pets
- Download the FEMA App to find local shelters
- Help your neighbors, especially the elderly & other vulnerable people
- Follow evacuation orders if given
Stay Protected During Storms
- Stay in your safe places from water & wind
- Have a way to get weather alerts and forecast updates
- Keep in mind that impacts can be felt far from the coast
- Listen to local officials & avoid travel unless ordered to evacuate
Use Caution After Storms
- If you evacuated, only return home only when told to do so
- Remain vigilant, as hazards remain
- Clean up safely: don’t push yourself, and check on neighbors
- Practice portable generator safety
- Help and communications may not be readily available
Code Red
The Town uses the CODE RED notification system to warn residents, business owners, and property owners of emergencies, like hurricane evacuations or boil water notices. Emergency notifications will be sent three different ways: via a recorded message to a phone line, a text message to a cell phone, and/or a message to an email address. Residents, business owners, and property owners are encouraged to sign up with a home phone number, a cell phone number, and/or an email address. To sign up for the emergency notification system, use the following link to fill out the registration form: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/75BFEEC9A6A5.
Download the CODE RED Mobile Alert App: http://ecnetwork.com/mobile/getitnow.html.
To be taken off the CODE RED list, use the following link http://ecnetwork.com/mobile/getitnow.html.
If you need assistance to sign up, call Town Hall at 239-765-0202.
Other Town Resources
- Bookmark the Hurricane Preparedness Page on the Town website. This page gives more information on Code Red, Hurricane Re-entry Passes, Emergency Preparedness tips, and more!
- Sign up to receive text and/or email alerts as they are posted on the Town of Fort Myers Beach website homepage.
- Monitor the Town Of Fort Myers Beach Facebook and X social media outlets
- Monitor the social media of the Fort Myers Beach Fire District.
Lee County Resources
Sign up NOW to receive alerts from the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.
Monitor the social media outlets of Lee County
Hurricane Preparedness Guide & Videos
Important Contact Numbers
- Emergency Medical Services – 911
- Lee County Storm Hotline – 211
- Lee County Emergency Management – (239) 533-0622
Other Resources
City of Bonita Springs Hurricane Resource Guide
FEMA: Hurricane Planning and Response
Florida 511: For the latest on traffic conditions
FloridaNow
This real time map is an easy way for residents, visitors, or potential visitors to quickly gauge the current status of the beach or other attractions, see if events have been canceled, or if the area they were planning to travel to is impacted and more.
Fort Myers Beach Fire District emergency preparedness guide
Florida Disaster – Know Your Evacuation Zone
Get a Plan!
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has an extensive list of resources to help you plan and prepare your family and your business for hurricane season.
Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
You can find resources and information here on creating a personalized emergency plan
Hurricane Season Travel FAQ From Visit Florida
For visitors traveling in or with plans to travel to Florida during hurricane season.
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide
VISITFLORIDA.com Current Travel Safety Information
2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays
Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday is Saturday, August 24 and extends through Friday, September 6. LEARN MORE.
For Businesses
SBA Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
Visit Florida Hurricane Information Page
