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WEBStorm surge from Helene is impacting locations throughout Sanibel and Captiva. The Sanibel Police Department recommends that residents shelter at home and stay off the roads until the water recedes. Driving on flooded streets is not safe as motorists may unintentionally steer out of the roadway. Weather forecasts predict that Sanibel will ...
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WEB3 days ago · September 26, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul ...
UPDATE: City provides update on Hurricane Helene
WEB4 days ago · CITY OF SANIBEL UPDATE: At about 5 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the city of Sanibel provided updates on Hurricane Helene. City offices will reopen on Sept. 27 at 8 a.m., and the Sanibel Recreation Center will reopen at 9 a.m. to allow staff time to reset the pool deck and exterior amenities. Weather conditions remain unfavorable for moving about the island, with the strongest gusts of wind likely ...
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WEB1 day ago · At about 11:45 a.m. today, Sept. 29, the city of Sanibel provided a post-Hurricane Helene update. While much of the water has receded, there is still flooding over portions of roads on the island. Continue to use caution when traveling about the island. There are still areas without power, and LCEC has multiple crews on […]
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WEB2 days ago · The following Sanibel and Captiva entities have provided post-Hurricane Helene updates: AMERICAN LEGION POST 123 American Legion Post 123 reported that it sustained flooding and water damage. It is closed while clean up take places. A reopening date will be announced as soon as possible. BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM The Bailey-Matthews National Shell […]
UPDATE: Captiva fire provides update post-storm
WEB3 days ago · UPDATE: At about 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the Captiva Island Fire Control District provided an update post-Hurricane Helene. The district highlighted the following for the island: – All roads on Captiva will reopen at 3 p.m. Emergency personnel will still be working in the area; please be cautious while driving on the roadways. – […]
Captiva fire: Continue to shelter in place
WEB3 days ago · CAPTIVA ISLAND FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle that the district is ...
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WEB4 days ago · At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle […]
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WEB3 days ago · At about 12:15 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Causeway is open to travel in both directions. The city is not requiring hurricane re-entry permits to access the islands. “Thank you for your patience as crews worked to ensure safe travel on roadways throughout the island,” officials said.
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 · In the days after Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa as a Category 4 storm, those who had remained on Sanibel and Captiva were being evacuated to the mainland — by boats and ferry. Parts of the Sanibel Causeway, including a section of the bridge, had been washed away. On Sept. 28 at about […]