7 Crucial Updates About Cape Coral's Hurricane Preparations

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Cape Coral is gearing up for the potential impact of Hurricane Milton, with residents advised to take necessary precautions. Here are the key updates you need to know:

1. What is the current status of the storm?

Hurricane Milton is forecasted to rapidly strengthen as it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane before making landfall. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the entire area through Thursday.

2. What are the expected weather conditions?

Residents can expect showers and possibly thunderstorms throughout the week. High temperatures will range from 81F to 85F, with low temperatures ranging from 74F to 77F. Wind speeds are expected to increase significantly, with gusts potentially reaching up to 39 mph by Thursday.

3. Are there any specific safety measures in place?

The city of Cape Coral has activated its Emergency Operations Center to Level II, partial activation. Residents are advised to remove any items outside their homes that could blow away during the storm and to store garbage cans, lids, and recycle carts inside their homes.

4. What are the plans for Safe Havens?

Two Safe Havens have been set up in North Fort Myers and Estero. LeeTran will continue to run specific bus routes to assist people in reaching these Safe Havens. The North Fort Myers Recreation Center and Estero Recreation Center will remain open as Safe Havens until further notice.

5. How is the city preparing for potential flooding?

The Department of Transportation is scheduling extra on-call personnel to monitor road conditions overnight. The Department of Natural Resources is inspecting drainage structures in lower-lying areas and coordinating with the South Florida Water Management District to clean creeks and streams of obstructing vegetation.

6. What about emergency alerts and updates?

Residents can sign up for Emergency Alerts through AlertLee to stay informed about the latest updates. The city is also providing regular updates on its website and social media channels.

7. What additional resources are available for residents?

Confidential, no-cost consulting is available for business owners through the Small Business Development Center team. This service aims to assist businesses in recovering from the potential impact of the storm.