Hurricane Information
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce seeks to provide solutions and strengthen our local economy following Hurricane Ian. Please complete our Business Damage Assessment Form, which you will find below along with numerous hurricane-related resources. This includes important articles, volunteer/donation opportunities, emergency information, FAQs, and more.
Business Damage Assessment Form
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce stays committed to helping our business community during times of emergency.
Important Articles/Information
Updates on Tropical Storms.
Updates on Tropical Storms.
The links provided are your local shelter information pages. The information may vary from county to county.
Provides the latest information on traffic conditions.
To track general airport delays, visit the Federal Aviation Administration website.
We encourage you to register your business and utilize the Disaster Planning Toolkit offered by Florida Commerce. After registering and completing the questionnaire, a disaster plan template will be created based on the answers that are provided.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation offers a Disaster Help Desk, also available by calling 888-MY-BIZ-HELP. The Disaster Help Desk provides one-on-one expert assistance to small business owners before, during, and after a disaster strikes. Whether you’re preparing for hurricane and wildfire season or dealing with unexpected floods or power outages, our team is here to address your concerns and guide you through the process.
- AlertLee.com — Lee County residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertLee, Lee County’s new Emergency Mass Notification System. AlertLee replaces the CodeRed system which the County previously used to notify residents and businesses of emergencies.
- FLSERT — Real-time updates from the State’s Emergency Response Team on “X” (formerly Twitter).
- Alert Florida — Sign up for emergency alerts and other public safety notifications in your community.
For the latest information on any storms.
Emergency Resources
Disaster victims can obtain additional information and apply for disaster assistance through FEMA in various ways. Phone: (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
Their disaster specialists are ready to provide confidential, no-cost consulting to assist you in assessing your needs and preparing disaster loan applications, while also addressing any other post-disaster challenges you may face. Request for Consulting – Florida SBDC
Businesses of all sizes located in declared disaster areas, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters affected by declared disasters, including civil unrest and natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires can qualify.
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims or other resources.
Our Florida Chamber Safety Council is dedicated to assisting you in navigating any potential impacts with a comprehensive resource page that provides essential information on hurricane readiness, safety, and recovery measures. This includes the “For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters” resource provided by Florida Chamber Board Member Fisher Phillips.
In the wake of a hurricane, updates will be made with recovery programs and resources as they become available. Information will be pushed out to ensure that all of you have the best information to make recovery decisions for your business and the community.
The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting Florida. SAIL hotline: 800-342-3557
If your family has been displaced, we encourage you to visit www.floridahousingsearch.org. This free, statewide search platform is updated to ensure all listings are accurate and can help you quickly locate an affordable rental property. Phone: 877-428-8844.
If your home sustained damage as a result of the storm, your local State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program office may have recovery assistance available to help with temporary relocation, rental assistance, debris removal, and/or home repairs. Please contact your local SHIP office directly for more information.
Short term lodging for guests, recovery workers and adjusters, here you can find many furnished homes and condos available!
Volunteer/Donation Opportunities
If you’re looking to donate or volunteer, we recommend contacting the Red Cross, Volunteer Florida, and United Way by calling 2-1-1.
Government/Municiple Information
Lee County Government Resources
Follow Lee County Government on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and visit leegov.com/storm for the most up-to-date information on the county’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian You can also catch up on recent press conferences and watch helpful videos, such as the generator safety video to the right, on our YouTube Channel.
Municipalities
Six municipalities serve Lee County residents including the City of Bonita Springs, the City of Cape Coral, the Village of Estero, the City of Fort Myers, the Town of Fort Myers Beach and the City of Sanibel. If you are looking for information specific to a municipality, please visit their respective website (linked above) and follow their social media channels.
Local Utilities
Lee County Government can only provide updates on behalf of Lee County Utilities regarding water restoration progress and boil water advisories. For information specific to your home, consult your utility provider’s website and social media channels. For updates on power restoration throughout the area, please consult local providers
Electric Providers:
- LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative) — The purpose of the LCEC Storm Center is to provide useful, timely information before, during and after a major storm. Included on this informational page are links, downloadable guides and tips for readers to utilize as LCEC works around the clock to restore any power outages as quickly and safely as possible.
Internet Providers:
- Comcast: 800-934-6489
- CenturyLink: 800-201-4099
- Quantum Fiber: 833-250-6306
Resource Pages
- Florida 511 – Latest Florida Traffic Conditions
- Help After a Disaster
- Latest on State’s Response Actions
- Florida Disaster Fund
- IEDC Restore Your Economy
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Disaster Area Help
- Blue Roof Information
- Lee County Domestic Animal Services
- Attorney General Consumer Alert
- Hurricane Ian Mental Health Relief Guide
Additional Information
ROADWAY SAFETY
The National Guard and police from across Florida are here to assist our officers. Some intersections are working using generator power. For the intersections still not working, treat them like a four-way stop.
DEBRIS CLEAN-UP
Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume, on the normally scheduled day for all routes in Lee County franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. This collection is for household garbage only − everyday trash items and all spoiled food. Collection of recycling will resume at a later time.
Clearing the City’s streets is a top priority. Crews have cleared approximately 3,000 miles of major roadways and local roads. Call 311 if you identify any streets that were not cleared.
MAIL DELIVERY
The U.S. Postal Service Florida 2 District has resumed delivery and retail operations in much of Central and Southwest Florida.