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WEBAt about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle […]
UPDATE: Captiva fire provides update post-storm
WEB12 hours ago — UPDATE: At about 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the Captiva Island Fire Control District provided an update post-Hurricane Helene. The district highlighted the following for the island: – All roads on Captiva will reopen at 3 p.m. Emergency personnel will still be working in the area; please be cautious while driving on the roadways.
Captiva fire: Continue to shelter in place
WEB1 day ago — At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle […]
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WEB2 days ago — September 23, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. The National Weather Service is forecasting a Category 2 hurricane to pass about 100 miles west of Lee County late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, bringing winds of up to 60-70 miles per hour and four to six inches of rain. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for ...
City: Sanibel Causeway is open
WEB12 hours ago — At about 12:15 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Causeway is open to travel in both directions. The city is not requiring hurricane re-entry permits to access the islands. “Thank you for your patience as crews worked to ensure safe travel on roadways throughout the island,” officials said. The […]
UPDATE: IWA extends boil water advisory
WEB11 hours ago — UPDATE: The Island Water Association reported today, Sept. 27, that the roads are impassable currently to collect the water samples due to Hurricane Helene. It has extended the boil water notice for Woodring Road to cover the weekend, anticipating that the roads will be clear by then. ….. ORIGINAL (Sept. 26, 2024): The Island Water […]
CCP hears update on beach safety talks
WEB4 days ago — Conversations among officials continue about enhancing safety on the beaches of Captiva. Captiva Island Fire Control District Fire Chief Jeff Pawul provided a follow-up from two months ago during the Captiva Community Panel’s meeting on Sept. 9, which touched upon beach safety and Blind Pass. He said he had a …
City working to optimize stormwater system performance
WEB4 days ago — CITY OF SANIBEL The annual inches of rainfall on Sanibel since 2022. “Most areas where necessary, we put out warning signs to make sure drivers were aware,” he said of standing water. The stormwater infrastructures are also monitored and evaluated to ensure there are no clogs, as well as maximizing the storage as much as possible.
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WEB2 days ago — Reddish egret is North America’s rarest heron. September 2, 2024. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that North America’s rarest heron, the reddish egret (Egretta rufescens), can be found on Sanibel. Known for its spectacular, picturesque foraging behavior, there are an estimated 15,000 …
Captiva community dives into bayside adaptation project
WEBMay 14, 2024 — Attendees of the Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s first public outreach meeting on the Captiva Bayside Adaptation Plan had the opportunity to share their experiences and preferences via a live poll. CEPD consultant APTIM and its team hosted the virtual meeting on May 9 to discuss the purpose of the plan and possible adaption measures, as […]
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