Post Hurricane Ian Recovery Update

·     Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis was at Punta Rassa and announced that temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway allowed a convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies, and crews to access Sanibel to continue restoration efforts.

·     Click here to access the Facebook Live announcement from Governor DeSantis

·     Once crews are on the island, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will resume repairs to restore bridge access to the island for residents. The repairs are expected to be complete by the end of this month.

·     Click here to see video of the Convoy arriving on Sanibel.

·     Click here to see video of the convoy driving on Periwinkle.

Sanibel Police

·     Curfew in effect 7:00 pm – 7:00 am. Residents are reminded to not be on the streets.

·     HURRICANE PASS MUST HANG FROM THE REARVIEW MIRROR AT ALL TIMES

·     Speed limits are 30 mph on most streets: 35 mph on Periwinkle Way and San-Cap Road. The Police Chief is asking motorists to slow down and be aware of your surroundings if you have to drive on island.

·     There are currently no public fuel sources on the island.

·     Contact the Sanibel Police Department to report unauthorized entry or trespass.

Sanibel Fire

·     Fire suppression is defensive only.

·     Beginning today – Sanibel Fire and Rescue will return to 24-hour coverage. Crews will be positioned at Station 1 (171) and 2 (172) during the day and only Station 1 at night.

·     EMS Services – Same as above.

Natural Resources

·     Two coyotes spotted on Dixie Beach Road today.

·     The US Coast Guard urges the public to report observations of oil spills and discharges of hazardous materials to the National Response Center: 800-424-8802

Public Works

·     Additional resources from Jacksonville Electrical Authority (JEA), through mutual aid agreement, are ON ISLAND and include several construction crews, lift station technicians, electricians, generators, and bypass pumps. Work to begin Wednesday.

·     City staff started to fill in eroded areas at the end of Bailey Road.

·     City Staff started working on debris removal at Community Park.

Building Permits

·     Questions asked by residents in tonight’s briefing related to permitting and reconstruction efforts are being reviewed by the City’s incoming Building Official. Responses will be included in an upcoming news release and live briefing.

Key Messages from City of Sanibel Partners

Island Water

·     All main lines reactivated to Sanibel and Captiva.

·     Keep meter boxes clear from trash and debris piles.

·     Billing questions – go to Islandwater.com

LCEC

·     350 trucks and 50 pieces of equipment arrived on Sanibel today via the Causeway.

·     Base camp will be completed Wednesday; 500 line crew expected to arrive by Wednesday.

·     Command center is located at the Big Arts parking lot (city owned).

Comcast

·     Current estimate for restoration is December 16, 2022.

Sanibel Resident Mail

·     Sanibel residents may pick up mail at the Jetport Loop Mail Facility (14080 Jetport Loop, Fort Myers)

·     Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Saturday

City Operations:

The City of Sanibel is operating from a temporary City Hall located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Bell Tower (13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers)

Phone numbers: 

·     239-472-3700 – Main City Hall number

·     239-603-7261 – Temporary Hurricane Ian number

Hours of Operation:

·     Call Center: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

·     Information Desk: Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

·     Hurricane Re-entry Passes: Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm