County Urges Residents to Stay Off All Roads, Avoid Standing Water

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2024) - Due to the widespread road flooding caused by storm surge from Hurricane Helene, Charlotte County urges everyone to stay off roads until further notice. There is no guarantee any road in the county will not have some level of flooding or dangerous debris.

Public Works Department crews deployed early Friday morning to assess roads, clear debris and identify roads that are still unpassable. Fire and EMS responders continue to conduct rescue missions and respond to incidents caused by flood waters intruding into homes and sparking fires.

For safety tips about flooding and electrical safety, visit https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/what-to-do-to-prevent-electrical-hazards-if-your-house-is-flooded.stml.

The north- and southbound U.S. 41 bridges remain closed until further notice.

To view a list of road closures, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm. This is not a complete list and may change as water recedes or new flooded roads are reported or identified.

Avoid standing water as it may present hazards such as harmful bacteria, pollutants, wildlife and unsafe footing that could cause falls.

Residents who may be stranded by floodwaters should call 911.

Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.x.com/ccoem.

For media information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or [email protected].

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