Hurricane Idalia AftermathUpdate for Wednesday, August 31, 2023 - 1:15 p.m.
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia impacted the Town overnight with high winds, rain, some storm surge, and localized flooding. Here are the current things to know about the Town’s recovery. - It is still very windy and waves from the Gulf are starting to overrun the beach and spill out onto Estero Boulevard in some places, especially on North Estero. High Tide is occurring this afternoon and the overrun of water from the Gulf is expected to increase because of this.
- The Downtown District around Crescent and First Street is also experiencing high water which will likely increase with High Tide.
- Beach-walking is not recommended this afternoon because the water is high, the waves are rough, and the Lee County Health Department has issued a precautionary advisory about possible bacteria in the water due to the storm. In addition, the berm sand is very soft and someone could sink into it.
- Lee County Waste Management will perform regular trash pickups on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
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Hurricane Idalia AftermathWednesday, August 30, 2023 - 7 a.mTropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia impacted the Town overnight with high winds, rain, some storm surge, and localized flooding. Town staff will know more clearly about impacts as today unfolds. Here is what we know now:- The Town Hall complex will be open regular hours today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Please use caution when driving. Estero Boulevard is passable with some small debris, sand patches and blowing sand, as well as puddles. Town staff have contacted the Lee County Emergency Operations Center for assistance to get Estero Boulevard fully cleaned.
- Crescent and First Streets in the Downtown District by Bayside Park are under water. Please avoid that area all day as high tide is expected at Noon and could add more water in that location. Other side streets that have flooding are: Second, Third, Bahia Via, Anchorage, Andre Mar, Dakota, Oak Ridge, Fairweather, Lazy Way, and Estrellita.
- Please stay out of Times Square until we can get it cleared. It is covered with sand and rocks.
- Just before Matanzas Pass Bridge on San Carlos Boulevard, there is about a foot of water over the road which requires caution to safely pass through.
- The emergency berm on the beach held up well against storm surge.
We will share more information today as it becomes available. |
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