City Urges Residents to Evacuate Now

October 9, 2024

Emergency shelters are open throughout the county. Residents should plan to be in a safe location outside of the evacuation zones, but the window of opportunity is closing as severe weather is expected to move into our area this afternoon/evening.

A list of public shelters is available here: Public Shelters List.

Remember, once conditions get bad, emergency services may be suspended and won't be able to assist you until after the storm has passed. If you stay and later find it's unsafe, emergency crews won't be able to reach you until it's safe to deploy. Waiting until the last minute puts you and your family at risk. So please, do your part-evacuate now if you're in an evacuation zone.

Evacuation Orders

Lee County has issued evacuation orders for Zones A and B. Residents in these zones should make arrangements to evacuate as soon as possible. For more information about evacuation zones, please visit the Lee County flood zone map: Lee County Flood Zone Map.

City Closures, Cancellations

City Hall and all ancillary facilities will be closed Tuesday, October 8, through Thursday, October 10. Normal business hours are expected to resume Friday, October 11, pending any unforeseen circumstances.

In light of the approaching storm, please note the following cancellations:

• This week's City Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled for Wednesday is canceled.
• The Youth Council meeting scheduled for Friday is canceled.
• The Bike Night event planned for October 12 is also canceled.

Generator Safety

If you're using a generator, keep it outside and away from windows. Do not run it inside your home or garage-this can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Be smart and safe with your equipment.

Emergency Numbers

For non-emergencies, please call 311. If you are in an emergency situation, dial 911.

Downed Power Lines

After the storm, there may be downed power lines. Do not go near them. Treat every downed line as if it's live and dangerous. Report it immediately to the authorities.

Solid Waste

Residents should bring in all trash and recycling carts from the edge of the roadway and secure them from the wind.

If your trash pickup day is Wednesday or Thursday, collection will be delayed until next week. Regular service is expected to resume on Friday, October 11, pending any unforeseen circumstances.

Final Preparations

Residents are reminded to put up hurricane shutters and complete any final preparations for their homes. This includes securing outdoor items and ensuring you have enough supplies on hand.

Our top priority is the safety of our community. We encourage everyone to stay informed through official city communications and local news outlets as we continue to monitor the storm.

For additional updates and information, please follow the City of Cape Coral on social media. Stay safe, Cape Coral!

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