City of Cape Coral Monitoring Hurricane Idalia
As the City of Cape Coral continues to monitor Hurricane Idalia, we encourage residents to tune in to local media for weather updates. Idalia is forecasted to rapidly intensify as it passes west of Lee County. Residents should use common sense and caution as heavy storms continue into the evening and overnight.
STORM SAFETY:
- Don’t let children play in the rain and standing water.
- Stay indoors during the height of the wind.
- Don’t drive through flooded water.
- Stay indoors this evening and overnight. Avoid unnecessary trips.
CITY FACILITIES:
- City Hall and ancillary offices remain open for regular business hours on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30.
- The Coral Oaks Golf Course has been closed for the remainder of Tuesday, Aug. 29. The course will reopen at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
CHARTER SCHOOLS:
The Oasis Charter Schools follow the Lee County School District in all storm-related closures. The Charter Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to the potential remaining wind and rain effects of Hurricane Idalia.
WASTE PRO:
- Hurricane Idalia will not delay trash collection for the week; however, residents with a Wednesday morning collection should not put totes out Tuesday evening.
- Please pull all totes inside and secure them overnight so the garbage does not become a projectile.
- Residents should put their trash by the curb Wednesday at 7 a.m. Waste Pro will start trash collection on Wednesday after sunrise.
BRIDGES:
- Lee County Department of Transportation strongly advises motorists to stay off bridges when sustained winds reach 40 mph (tropical storm force).
- Lee County does not literally “close” bridges during tropical storms or hurricanes with barricades because they can easily blow away, becoming ineffective and hazardous.
- Motorists may encounter law enforcement officers around and near bridges during weather events. Follow the directions given.
STAY UPDATED:
- Follow the City of Cape Coral Government on Facebook for current, up-to-date information at facebook.com/CityofCapeCoral and visit our website at www.CapeCoral.gov for additional resources.
