Fort Myers hurricane guide¶

Fort Myers is the Lee County seat, on the Caloosahatchee River. The city has its own police department and its own Emergency Management Division, which is part of the Fort Myers Fire Department.

Official website: fortmyers.gov

What to know in Fort Myers¶

• If you live in or manage a community with private or gated roads, file the city's Emergency Debris Removal Right of Entry form before a storm so city crews can clear debris. FEMA requires a copy of the HOA or condominium association insurance policy with the form.
• The city's emergency management division has a Fort Myers EM app, with resources, an emergency plan builder, and a place to report damage after a storm.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Fort Myers Emergency Management: The city's official hurricane information page. Website.
• Emergency Debris Removal Right of Entry Form: For communities with private roads. File it before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Fort Myers¶

Lee County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Fort Myers. 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¶

• City of Fort Myers Utilities: City water and wastewater. Answered 24 hours. Phone: 239-321-8100. 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://fortmyers.gov/2362/Emergency-Debris-Removal-Right-of-Entry-
• https://fortmyers.gov/2353/Emergency-Management
• https://fortmyers.gov/
• https://www.fmpolice.com/m/directory
• https://fortmyers.gov/1188/Utilities