Cape Coral Hurricane Recovery Update for October 9
October 9, 2022
COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION SITES
- Cape Christian Church, 2110 Chiquita Blvd S. - Open at 10 a.m.
- Ocean Church, 2016 Kismet Parkway E - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Leonard Street POD, 4820 Leonard St. - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last day open is 10/9.
- Farmer Joe's, 1401 SW Pine Island Road. - Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 10/9 and 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on 10/10.
INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
- Individuals can visit www.fema.gov to apply.
- Businesses can visit www.fema.gov or www.sba.gov to apply.
- Cape Coral Business Recovery Center opens at 10 a.m. on 10/10 at the Kiwanis Club, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. S
NEED A TARP?
- As rain enters our local forecast, we expect the need for tarps to increase.
- Free tarps are being distributed today at the following community distribution sites:
- Cape Christian, 2110 Chiquita Blvd S.
- Ocean Church, 2016 Kismet Parkway E
- Leonard Street POD, 4820 Leonard St. (Closing at 5 p.m. on 10/9)
FREE POTABLE WATER
*You must bring a container to fill up*
- Free water is available to City Residents from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. on 10/9:
- Diplomat Middle School, 1039 NE 16th Terr.
- Mariner Middle School, 425 Chiquita Blvd N.
BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR CAPE CORAL
- The City of Cape Coral issued a burn ban, effective 10/6, until further notice. Recreational burns are not permitted.
LCEC UPDATE as of 10/9
- According to LCEC, power has been restored to 76,376 customers, with 12,900 remaining.
- Visit lcec.net for updates.
HURRICANE DEBRIS
- Since the start of debris collection, 718 truckloads from Cape Coral streets totaling 31,782 cubic yards. Hurricane debris must be placed at the curb in three separate piles.
- Vegetative debris, construction debris, and appliances
- For more info, please visit www.capecoral.gov.
HURRICANE DEBRIS DROP-OFF SITE
- Residents may drop off vegetative debris at 2930 NW 13th Street from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
- Bring ID to show you are a Cape Coral resident. Do not place debris in bags.
HYGIENE STATIONS
- Jim Jeffers Park, 2817 SW 3rd Ln.
- Cape Coral Technical College, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd N.
- Open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Charging and cooling stations are available. Laundry services are on-site.
Dial 3-1-1 or (239) 573-3000 to get information from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.