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20 Oct City of Sanibel – News Release: Sanibel Reentry Procedures

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City of Sanibel
News Release
Sanibel, Florida
October 19, 2022
Contact: City of Sanibel – City Manager’s Office
(239) 472-3700
SANIBEL REENTRY PROCEDURES
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 through Sunday, October 30, 2022
RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, PRIVATE CONTRACTORS, AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Inbound traffic is allowed 8:00am – 5:00pm. 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. 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 between 9:00pm – 6:00am. No vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian movement is permitted, except for essential response personnel. The curfew will be strictly enforced.
Beginning Monday, October 31, 2022
Beginning Monday, October 31, access to Sanibel on MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK will be restricted to ESSENTIAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL ONLY.
SANIBEL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, PRIVATE CONTRACTORS, AND PROPERTY OWNERSmay access Sanibel WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
Inbound traffic is allowed 8:00am – 5:00pm. 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.
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 between 9:00pm – 6:00am. No vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian movement is permitted, except for essential response personnel. The curfew will be strictly enforced.
SANIBEL ENTRY PASSES
Resident Access: Residential Hurricane Reentry Pass or valid ID with Sanibel address.
Property Owner Access: Hurricane Reentry Pass with valid ID
Contractor access: Commercial Hurricane Reentry Pass with valid ID
Insurance Adjuster Access: Insurance Adjuster Reentry Pass with valid ID
CONDITIONS ON SANIBEL
Sanibel continues to be a challenging environment. There is currently no electricity to any structures and no potable water available for drinking, bathing, or flushing toilets. There is no ground transportation. There are no operating gasoline stations. Debris is present throughout the island and is actively being collected by the City’s debris management contractor. Also, please be aware of displaced wildlife throughout the island.
Speed limit on the entire island is 20 mph or lower based on conditions. 
ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, and golf carts that are not legally registered to operate on City streets are prohibited. 
Portable toilets have been placed around the island. Please refer to the following map for locations.
CURFEW
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 and emergency contractors. The curfew will be strictly enforced.
POWER RESTORATION
Following are the estimated timelines for power restoration provided by LCEC. The timeframe for power restoration on Sanibel is generally October 31, however, currently there is not a detailed timeline for power restoration at each house and structure. There may be unique situations where power restoration may be delayed.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
Inspection and/or repair of electrical equipment that was flooded or damaged by Hurricane Ian is required before the city notifies LCEC power may be restored to the property. Please click this link for more information. Questions may be directed to [email protected]
WATER RESTORATION
The Island Water Association (IWA) has pressurized the water distribution system throughout Sanibel and Captiva islands. The water is not safe for consumption unless brought to a rolling boil for at least one-minute. To reestablish water service at your property you must complete the request form available on the island water association’s website, www.islandwater.com. 
SEWER RESTORATION
At this time, water must only be used for construction purposes and property clean up until sanitary sewer systems are online. Water must not be used for any purpose that will discharge to the sewer, including toilet flushing, showering, laundry, and hand washing.
TRASH COLLECTION
The city has placed containers at the City Recycling Center to collect residential refrigerator and kitchen rubbish. No commercial rubbish, debris, or vegetation will be accepted. Commercial property owners must contact their waste hauler for pick up as needed.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Debris removal began October 14 and is ongoing. The City of Sanibel, along with its contracted debris hauler, continue to explore potential sites for temporary storage of debris removed from residential neighborhoods before it can be hauled off the island.
REASSESSEMENT OF PROPERTY
The Army Corps of Engineers are on Sanibel this week to perform reassessment of properties deemed “destroyed” and “major damage” by Urban Search and Rescue teams. Property owners who sustained hurricane damage, may advise the Lee County Property Appraiser about the damage via this hurricane reporting link. You may also directly upload photos and other information here.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV)
The Sanibel Municipal Code provides recreation vehicles may be used for residential purposes or temporary basis only in a mobile home park.
STORAGE PODS
Storage pods are allowed at single-family homes but only temporarily, for no more than 30 days.
STAY CONNECTED
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 ACCESS YESTERDAY’S UPDATE, click this link.
Contact:
Paige Anne LeBoutillier
Public Information Officer
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