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Collier County Board of County Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency The Collier County Board of County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Collier County due to Tropical Storm Ian. Currently, there are no evacuation orders and the Bureau of Emergency Services has not opened any storm shelters or special needs shelters at this time. The public should continually monitor local media and the National Weather Service https://www.weather.gov/mfl/ for updated information. Collier County will post all information and notifications at www.colliercountyfl.gov. You can also follow us on social media, including https://www.facebook.com/CollierGov/ and www.twitter.com/CollierGov Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for Alert Collier, the County's mass notification system. When you sign up with Alert Collier, you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts. For example, enter your home, work, relative, school, or other meaningful address. Then, you will receive a notification if an alert is issued for that location. Register at www.AlertCollier.com or call 3-1-1 within Collier County. Notice of Emergency Special Meeting Collier County Board of County Commissioners To Review the Status of Tropical Storm Ian and Determine the Necessity of Declaring a State of Emergency Collier County, Florida September 25, 2022 11:00 a.m. Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency special meeting on Sunday, September 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, third floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, Florida. The meeting will be broadcast live and close captioned on Collier Television. The Board’s agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following: An update on the status of Tropical Storm Ian and its effects on Collier County Determination of Necessity of Declaring a State of Emergency Discuss any appropriate action for the Board to take About the public meeting: All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak. All registered public speakers will be limited to three minutes unless changed by the chairman. Collier County Ordinance No. 2004-05 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners, an advisory board or quasi-judicial board), register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, should contact the Collier County Facilities Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112, or (239) 252-8380, as soon as possible. Such reasonable accommodations will be provided at no cost to the individual. Collier County Monitoring Tropical Storm Ian Urging Residents to Be Prepared Collier County Officials closely monitor Tropical Storm Ian as it moves toward Florida. The Emergency Operations Center and staff are ready for whatever threat this storm poses. Hurricane hazards include storm surges, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and rip currents. Therefore, it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches and that you have a 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit prepared. Remember, the first 72 are up to you! Stronger category storms may require you to have a 5-7-day kit. Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for Alert Collier, the County's mass notification system. When you sign up with Alert Collier, you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts. For example, enter your home, work, relative, school, or other meaningful address. Then, you will receive a notification if an alert is issued for that location. Register at www.AlertCollier.com or call 3-1-1 within Collier County. Collier County Emergency Management Director Dan Summers issues preparedness guidance as Tropical Storm Ian develops. Be aware that any changes in this storm track can impact Collier County. We historically see the track, forward speed and intensity changes in the Gulf, and we must be prepared for last-minute protective actions due to track changes. Remember, any near parallel tracking storm event or approaching storm can produce significant storm surge inundation. It is critical that we all be well-positioned for any coastal flooding or storm surge so that we are not operating or evacuating during nighttime hours when conditions are most dangerous to all. When evaluating your evacuation risk, remember we want to hide from the wind but run from the water. As a viable option, if you live along any vulnerable areas of our coastline and have the means to voluntarily evacuate to the East Coast of Florida, you may want to consider that for Sunday or Monday before resources become scarce. Remember, evacuation shelters are simply a refuge. In most cases, you may be more comfortable sheltering in-place or with family, friends or a hotel. If an evacuation shelter is your last resort, bring food, bedding, medications and quiet toys/games for the children. Let’s recap handy information. Stay ready: Hurricane Preparedness checklist can be found at: www.Collierem.org or www.Ready.gov. Government operations information can be found at: www.colliercountyfl.gov. Alert Collier, our mass notification system. Please sign-up for wireless alerts at www.AlertCollier.com. As a reminder- Do not Dial 911 for non-emergency information. If conditions warrant, Collier County will open a Hurricane Information Hotline for general information and referral. Fuel: All ports in the state for fuel transport are open. The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working with the Florida Retail Fuel and Petroleum Dealers Association to ensure deliveries. While we have seen a few stations with long lines, there are no impacts to regional fuel delivery. Check the app: Gas Buddy for fuel availability in your area. Lastly, Collier County staff has practiced for these types of events and has strong partnerships with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Division of Emergency Management, our disaster clean-up companies and many outstanding non-governmental organizations. So be Prepared, be Patient and help your neighbor, as that is what makes Collier County such a great place. We urge you to monitor local news, visit colliercountyfl.gov and follow us on social media, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/CollierGov) and www.Twitter.com/CollierGov. For more information, view the Collier County online edition of our All Hazards Guide. Storm Preparations Encouraged to Help Prevent Roadway Flooding As Hurricane Season surges forward and storms are being tracked that may move toward Southwest Florida over the next few days, Collier County Road Maintenance Division crews are preparing for heavy rain and potential high winds. Collier County property owners are reminded to prepare as well. Property owners should make sure all stormwater inlet drains, grates and swales on their own property are clear of all obstructions including toys, leaves, branches and debris. Collier County Road Maintenance Division crews are working to clear county maintained roadside swales and drainage inlets to mitigate any potential flooding. They also are monitoring weir levels and preparing heavy equipment for mobilization so it can be placed around the county and be ready for use in debris removal once the storm passes. Crews will continue to monitor the storm. Additionally, it is important that residents closely monitor local news, heed warnings from the National Weather Service and local officials, and remember “If You Can’t See the Ground, Turn Around” when approaching a flooded roadway. Important reminders during flooding: • Never walk or drive in the flood waters. Many people are killed by driving or walking on roads and bridges that are covered by water. Even though the water might look only inches deep, it could be much deeper and have strong currents. It takes only two feet of water to carry a car away, and only six inches of swiftly moving water to sweep a person off their feet. • Find an alternate route around the flooded area. If you are approaching a flooded roadway, turn around and take an alternate route, even though vehicles in front of you may have passed through the high water. • Don't assume your vehicle is safe. High water in streets and intersections will quickly stall motor vehicles. Most trucks, four-wheel drives and sport utility vehicles are susceptible to being swept away by high water. • Never stay with your car in a flooded area. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from individuals attempting to move stalled vehicles. • Never let children play near canals or storm drains when the water is rising or high. Swimming skills have nothing to do with surviving a flooded creek or stream. Flood time is not a time for play. Keep children out of flooded areas. To report serious road flooding issues, please contact the Collier County Road Maintenance Division at (239) 252-8924.
Collier County Board of County Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Collier County due to Tropical Storm Ian.
Notice of Emergency Special Meeting Collier County Board of County Commissioners To Review the Status of Tropical Storm Ian and Determine the Necessity of Declaring a State of Emergency Collier County, Florida
September 25, 2022
11:00 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency special meeting on Sunday, September 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, third floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, Florida. The meeting will be broadcast live and close captioned on Collier Television. The Board’s agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following:
About the public meeting:
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak. All registered public speakers will be limited to three minutes unless changed by the chairman.
Collier County Ordinance No. 2004-05 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners, an advisory board or quasi-judicial board), register with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, should contact the Collier County Facilities Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 101, Naples, Florida 34112, or (239) 252-8380, as soon as possible. Such reasonable accommodations will be provided at no cost to the individual.
Collier County Monitoring Tropical Storm Ian Urging Residents to Be Prepared
Collier County Officials closely monitor Tropical Storm Ian as it moves toward Florida. The Emergency Operations Center and staff are ready for whatever threat this storm poses.
Hurricane hazards include storm surges, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and rip currents. Therefore, it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches and that you have a 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit prepared. Remember, the first 72 are up to you! Stronger category storms may require you to have a 5-7-day kit.
Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for Alert Collier, the County's mass notification system. When you sign up with Alert Collier, you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts. For example, enter your home, work, relative, school, or other meaningful address. Then, you will receive a notification if an alert is issued for that location. Register at www.AlertCollier.com or call 3-1-1 within Collier County.
Collier County Emergency Management Director Dan Summers issues preparedness guidance as Tropical Storm Ian develops.
Let’s recap handy information.
Lastly, Collier County staff has practiced for these types of events and has strong partnerships with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Division of Emergency Management, our disaster clean-up companies and many outstanding non-governmental organizations. So be Prepared, be Patient and help your neighbor, as that is what makes Collier County such a great place.
We urge you to monitor local news, visit colliercountyfl.gov and follow us on social media, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/CollierGov) and www.Twitter.com/CollierGov.
For more information, view the Collier County online edition of our All Hazards Guide.
Storm Preparations Encouraged to Help Prevent Roadway Flooding
As Hurricane Season surges forward and storms are being tracked that may move toward Southwest Florida over the next few days, Collier County Road Maintenance Division crews are preparing for heavy rain and potential high winds. Collier County property owners are reminded to prepare as well. Property owners should make sure all stormwater inlet drains, grates and swales on their own property are clear of all obstructions including toys, leaves, branches and debris.
Collier County Road Maintenance Division crews are working to clear county maintained roadside swales and drainage inlets to mitigate any potential flooding. They also are monitoring weir levels and preparing heavy equipment for mobilization so it can be placed around the county and be ready for use in debris removal once the storm passes. Crews will continue to monitor the storm.
Additionally, it is important that residents closely monitor local news, heed warnings from the National Weather Service and local officials, and remember “If You Can’t See the Ground, Turn Around” when approaching a flooded roadway.
Important reminders during flooding:
• Never walk or drive in the flood waters. Many people are killed by driving or walking on roads and bridges that are covered by water. Even though the water might look only inches deep, it could be much deeper and have strong currents. It takes only two feet of water to carry a car away, and only six inches of swiftly moving water to sweep a person off their feet.
• Find an alternate route around the flooded area. If you are approaching a flooded roadway, turn around and take an alternate route, even though vehicles in front of you may have passed through the high water.
• Don't assume your vehicle is safe. High water in streets and intersections will quickly stall motor vehicles. Most trucks, four-wheel drives and sport utility vehicles are susceptible to being swept away by high water.
• Never stay with your car in a flooded area. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from individuals attempting to move stalled vehicles.
• Never let children play near canals or storm drains when the water is rising or high. Swimming skills have nothing to do with surviving a flooded creek or stream. Flood time is not a time for play. Keep children out of flooded areas.
To report serious road flooding issues, please contact the Collier County Road Maintenance Division at (239) 252-8924.