Contributed to the ISLANDER
Lee County can be a paradise, but along with its
year-round sun and warm weather comes the annual threat of hurricanes. And,
according to top forecasters, an above average 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
is predicted.
Each year, the F.I.S.H. of Sanibel, Inc. hurricane committee
volunteer teams meets with individuals to provide and review important
information, evacuation routes, and emergency plans. FISH works very closely
with the City of Sanibel, the Sanibel Police Department and Lee County Emergency
Management to insure island neighbors are as prepared as possible in the event of
an emergency.
Anyone who has not created a family emergency plan for
hurricanes, now is the time to get started. Set aside a closet or an area in
the home for storm preparedness storage. There, keep items needed in case
disaster strikes or in the even of an evacuation. And remember, a hurricane’s
high winds can cause power outages that last for days, even weeks. So do not
forget to stock up on flashlights and batteries.
Anyone who would like to receive the FISH Hurricane
Preparedness Packet, contact Maggie Goldsmith at FISH. Packets will be
available at the Walk-In Center after May 5.
Sanibel-Captiva Islander (May 1, 2013)
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