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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.