Estero hurricane guide¶

Estero is a village in south Lee County, between Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides police service. Estero Fire Rescue covers central and southern Estero, and San Carlos Fire Rescue covers the northern part.

Official website: estero-fl.gov

What to know in Estero¶

• The village hurricane page says sandbags are available at Estero Fire Rescue, 21500 Three Oaks Parkway, 239-390-8000, when weather conditions allow.
• Water service is split at Williams Road. Lee County Utilities serves properties north of Williams Road, and Bonita Springs Utilities serves properties south of it. Lee County Solid Waste handles garbage and yard waste.
• After a storm, the village offers a post-disaster recovery checklist, and owners of flood-damaged homes can look up their Substantial Damage Determination letter from the village hurricane page.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Village of Estero Hurricane Preparation Guide: The village's official hurricane information page. Website.
• Estero post-disaster recovery checklist: Next steps to take after a disaster. Website.

County services that cover Estero¶

Lee County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Estero. The Lee County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• AlertLee: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• LeePrepares app: The county's free app for iPhone and Android. It finds your evacuation zone and shows active evacuation areas and open shelters. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Bonita Springs Utilities (south of Williams Road): Water and wastewater for properties south of Williams Road. For emergencies, call this number or 1-800-583-1496. Phone: 239-992-0711. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on September 30, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://estero-fl.gov/hurricane-season-june-1-november-30/
• https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/utilities/
• https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/emergency-services/
• https://bsu.us/contact/