Hurricane Ian Recovery Resources:Updates
From The Town of Fort Myers Beach
Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach
Beginning Monday, Oct. 17, access to Fort Myers Beach will be limited to essential response personnel each Monday and Tuesday to speed restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The goal is to complete specific infrastructure rebuilding missions on a tight deadline. Residents and their hired contractors can access the island from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Essential response personnel include: debris management (crews from CrowderGulf and Thompson Debris); water and sewer utility providers; and transportation crews from Florida DOT and Lee DOT. The plan is an essential step in bringing back the residential, commercial, and tourism hub of Fort Myers Beach. It is designed to make substantial progress on a condensed timeline. This schedule will continue until further notice.
Power
At this time, FP&L cannot provide an estimate of when power will be restored to the island. The main line along Estero Boulevard is largely reconstructed, and lines on some side streets are repaired. But very few structures are ready to receive power. Homes and businesses must have completed structural and electrical inspections and have electrical systems repaired by a licensed electrician before power will be reconnected to the structure. A list of registered contractors of all types, including electrical, are on the Building Services page of the Town’s website at www.fmbgov.com. Once both inspections have been submitted by the property owner, the Town provides a list of names daily to FP&L. FP&L will energize your home when they have completed the repairs in that area.
Roof Permits
Access, complete and submit roof permits on the Town’s website at www.fmbgov.com. Send questions to buildingpermits@fmbgov.com and find more information on the website. On the homepage, scroll down and click the Building Services sand dollar which will open the Building Services page. If you need an internet connection or if you are having difficulties with the internet, there is a Verizon trailer on the Town Hall compound that provides internet and device charging services as well as technical support.
Debris Removal
Debris removal crews have been at work for several days and are partially complete on a first pass of debris pickup. Crews are working from the south end of the island toward the north and have reached beyond Connecticut Street. When clearing out homes, residents should place debris near the curb for pickup, but not in the street. It’s important to keep streets clear for traffic to move freely. It’s also important that vehicles do not block streets. Separate your debris by type, with construction debris, appliances, electronics and household garbage in separate piles. We have hauled over 11,000 cubic yards of debris using 25 trucks on the Island since Monday. Below are the streets that have received an initial pass through of debris removal. Information and Guidelines.
Vessel Removal And Recovery
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has established a hotline for reporting displaced vessels still on Florida state waters because of Hurricane Ian. The public can report vessels on Florida waters that are displaced or damaged by calling the Hurricane Ian Vessel Hotline at 850-488-5600, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Callers should be prepared to provide the vessel’s registration number, current location and detailed description.
Stokes Marine
In order for our team to respond as efficiently as possible to as many customers as possible we have created the ability to request hurricane related vessel recovery, boat lift service, and proposals for repairs/replacement on the home page of our website.
Even if you have already reached out to our office or any specific member of our team prior to today you still need to go to our website and submit a request. The only way to confirm you are on our list and we have your request is via a submittal on our website.
Free Shoes
500 pairs of brand-new adult shoes are being donated and will be available for fitting and pickup on Monday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. absolutely free. Along with new shoes, supplies, toiletries and other essentials will be on hand for free.
WHAT: Free luxury shoes available for Ian-impacted Community
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Peltz Shoes, 13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907
Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach