Everyone thought the storm would pass us by.
Before Helene, there was sandbagging and some boarding up. There was unease, but confidence. The island just finished cleaning up after Ian, and…
Lee County provided two staff members on island to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hurricane Helene cleanup in the…
The Lee rescue crew
The Lee County Department of Transportation has worked tirelessly to alleviate Boca Grande’s flooded roadways after Hurricane Helene passed off the coast.
County crews wer…
As the recovery of Boca Grande from Hurricane Helene continues, Lee County has an update for Gasparila Island for Thursday, Oct. 3:
Debris collection will continue throughout the weekend. Lee Co…
Lee County Community Development staff is assessing damage to structures throughout unincorporated Lee County, including Boca Grande. Building inspectors and code enforcement officers are performin…
As Gasparilla Island dries out from Hurricane Helene, staff from the Gasparilla Island Water Authority are continuing to pump through much of the standing water that has leached into the sewer syste…
Lee County has provided two staff who just arrived on island, this morning, to help coordinate with issues related to Hurricane Helene. They are part of one of many departments dedicated to post-Hur…
Charlotte County encourages residents to begin recovery efforts as soon as possible. To streamline the rebuilding process and prevent delays, the Charlotte County Community Development Department is…
The Boca Grande Historical Society is moving its artifacts and papers off island, until its offices can be restored.
During Hurricane Helene, a few inches of flood water came into their building…
Trucks are on their way today to Boca Grande and other affected areas in unincorporated Lee County for debris pickup, according to Betsy Clayton, of the county’s Public Information Office.
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