Hurricane Ian Update Friday, October 28, 2022
STORM RECOVERY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Contact: Paige Anne LeBoutillier
Public Information Officer
SANIBEL REENTRY PROCEDURES
The Sanibel causeway is open for vehicular traffic. Inbound traffic is allowed 6:00am – 9:00pm. There are two Inbound Lanes:
· Right Lane – Emergency Vehicles & Emergency Government Contractors Only.
· Left Lane – Sanibel residents, businesses, property owners and private contractors.
A VALID 2021 OR 2022 SANIBEL RE-ENTRY PASS MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED OR A FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH A SANIBEL ADDRESS READILY AVAILABLE WHEN APPROACHING THE CHECKPOINT.
PERSONS WITH A VALID REENTRY PASS MAY ACCESS THE ISLAND ON OCTOBER 31, AND NOVEMBER 1, 2022.
Any vehicle may leave between 6:00am – 9:00pm. There is one Outbound Lane from Sanibel and the causeway; there are two Outbound Lanes on McGregor Boulevard.
A curfew is in effect on Sanibel from 9:00pm – 6:00am. No vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian movement is permitted, except for essential response personnel. The curfew will be strictly enforced.
The city has received information about the following resources available on Sanibel.
· FISH – 2430 Periwinkle Way
· Community Church – 1740 Periwinkle Way
· Sea School – 455 Periwinkle Way
· Sea School – 455 Periwinkle Way
· Community Church – 1740 Periwinkle Way
· Sanibel Deli Parking lot – 2330 Palm Ridge (After 12:00pm)
· Sanibel Deli Parking lot – 2330 Palm Ridge (After 12:00pm)
· The Shack – 1219 Periwinkle Way (After 12:00pm, Monday – Saturday, while supplies last)
· Jerry’s Foods – 1700 Periwinkle Way (8:00am – 4:00pm, limited options)
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD & PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS
· FISH – 2430 Periwinkle Way
LAUNDRY, SHOWER, CHARGING STATION
· Community Church – 1740 Periwinkle Way (behind the church)
· FISH – 2430 Periwinkle Way (mold liquid, buckets, trash bags, gloves)
Debris hauling on Sanibel is ongoing. Please click here for additional information. Residents can request removal of debris from private property, including vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, trailers, and ATVs. To make a request, visit IanDebrisCleanup.com.
The city sewer system can receive limited toilet flush; however, other domestic water use should be minimized; this would include showering and use of dishwashers. Please do not do laundry until full sanitary service is restored. When performing your initial home cleaning, please limit water use so sediment does not enter the wastewater system. Homeowners are reminded to have their plumbing inspected for any leaks and broken lines prior to any use.
FEMA 50% RULE AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE/IMPROVEMENT
At the October 28 community briefing, City Staff referenced the FEMA document titled “Substantial Improvement/ Substantial Damage Desk Reference”. Please click here to review the document.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof mission has reached Sanibel. The Operation Blue Roof program is a NO COST – FREE service for homeowners, providing a temporary solution that protects their property and allows them to remain in their home as they continue to recover. The last day residents can apply for Operation Blue Roof has been extended through November 1st. Sign-up by calling 888-766-3258 or visit Blueroof.us.
LeeTran is operating two shuttle bus routes to help residents move through the islands. The hours of operation are 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday, and the service is free. Please click here for the Sanibel map, and here to see the Captiva stops.
A curfew is in effect on Sanibel from 9:00pm – 6:00am. No vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian movement is permitted, except for essential response personnel. This includes the use of watercraft in City canals and waterways. The curfew will be strictly enforced.
CITY OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
The City of Sanibel is operating from a temporary city hall located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Belltower (13051 Belltower Drive, Fort Myers) Phone numbers: 239-472-3700 or 239-603-7261.
· Call Center: Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (closed Sunday)
· Information Desk and Reentry Passes – Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm daily) (closed Sunday)
· Emergency: Call 911
Sanibel mail may be picked up at the Jetport Loop Mail Station (14080 Jetport Loop, Fort Myers, FL) The hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm, and Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00pm.
We want to make sure you are connected to all the ways the city is providing information to the public:
· As we have new information, we will share it with all media outlets as well as post it to our website and the City of Sanibel Facebook page, and email to anyone who is signed up through our website to get messages directly.
· To sign up for City of Sanibel news releases, click this link.
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