Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Season in Florida: 

June 1 - November 30


Hurricanes and other catastrophic events have the potential to cause significant widespread damage to the Town. Citizens can do their part to individually prepare for the impact of a hurricane or other emergency before the crisis occurs. 


Hurricane Milton Information and Resources

Important Information:

Things to Know:

In the event that Fort Myers Beach goes under an emergency evacuation, and property owners need to re-enter the Island post-storm, Neighborhood Services Rangers and the LCSO will be at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge and the Big Carlos Pass Bridge checking for re-entry passes. 

  • If you do not have a re-entry pass, a Town parking sticker will work as identification and will allow you to re-enter the Island. 

If you have questions or need in-person assistance obtaining a re-entry pass post-storm, please go to Target off of San Carlos with a form of identification and proof of residency (other than a driver's license):

  • 15880 San Carlos Blvd Ste 101, Fort Myers, FL 33908

A message from FMB Fire: 

This year, the Fire District has created an evacuation survey for Fort Myers Beach Residents!

After a storm has passed, multiple agencies must account for all residents before cleanup can start, the restoration of utilities, and approval for re-entry. Please complete our survey by visiting the following link: Evacuation Survey for FMB Fire District Property Owners - Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District

For more in detailed information about how the Town of Fort Myers Beach prepares for a storm and ways you can also prepare, please read our Emergency Management Responsibility Details!


CODE RED Emergency Alerts CodeRED_Resident_Postcard_TTE

The Town uses the CODE RED notification system to warn residents, business owners, and property owners of emergencies, like hurricane evacuations or boil water notices. Emergency notifications will be sent three different ways: via a recorded message to a phone line, a text message to a cell phone, and/or a message to an email address. Residents, business owners, and property owners are encouraged to sign up with a home phone number, a cell phone number, and/or an email address.

To sign up for the emergency notification system, use the following link to fill out the registration form. 

If you need assistance to sign up, call Town Hall at 239-765-0202.

Hurricane Re-Entry Pass Pickup Process


Important Contacts:

  1. Frankie Kropacek

    Community Development Director

  2. Jeff Hauge

    Community Services Director

  3. Mark Ashton

    Utilities Manager

  1. Jason Freeman

    Legislative Liaison / Deputy Clerk

  2. Nicole Berzin

    Communications Director

  3. Thomas Yozzo

    Emergency Services Director