Recovering After a Hurricane

Continue to monitor local media, www.mysanibel.com , and the City of Sanibel Hurricane Hotline 1-800-933-6093 for updates on when it is safe to return to the Island.

Once you safely return to the Island, drive only when it is absolutely necessary. Ongoing recovery efforts may still be underway. Avoid sightseeing. Roads may be closed for your protection, so if you encounter barricades, turn around and go another way.

Do not drive in flooded areas.

Beware of any downed power lines and report them immediately.

Stay on firm ground. Moving water only six inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from downed power lines.

Beware of snakes, alligators, or other animals that have been driven to higher ground from flooding.

Enter your home with extreme caution. All homes and business will be checked by Structural Safety Teams prior to letting residents back onto the Island.

Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until notified by the City of Sanibel

Avoid using candles or open flames indoors. Use a flashlight or other battery .powered lighting.

Be especially cautious when using chainsaws or other powered tools to cut fallen trees.

Never connect portable generators to your home. Use them only to run necessary appliances and plug the appliance into the generator. Make sure that the generator is outside with plenty of ventilation.