Hurricane Milton: Final Evacuations and Safety Measures
Staff Report / FMlocal.org
**Hurricane Milton Update: Evacuations and Emergency Shelters**
Fort Myers, FL – The Fort Myers Police and Fire Departments have conducted final evacuation sweeps in Zones A and B due to Hurricane Milton. Residents in these areas are urged to utilize the 13 available emergency shelters in Lee County.
Authorities are warning of life-threatening storm surges, expected to reach between 8 to 12 feet. Residents are advised to safeguard their families and pets as driving conditions are anticipated to worsen throughout the afternoon.
Officials recommend that people should be sheltered in place by 2 PM today, as severe thunderstorm bands are affecting the region.
Motorists are encouraged to stay off roadways until the storm has passed.
Source: Fort Myers Fire Department | Fort Myers FL | Facebook
Source Type: Fire
Source Location:
Oct 9, 2024 at 11:13 AM | Fire |
Fort Myers, FL
2033 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL
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