Jun 10, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gerald Campbell, Lee County Emergency Management
               477-3600

T.S. ARLENE: WEATHER ADVISORY AND SANDBAG INFORMATION

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 10, 2005) - Per the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch remains in effect for our area through Saturday.  Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to produce gusty winds, numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.  Tides may run one foot above normal.  Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible.
 
These rains may produce localized flooding of low lying areas and some roadways.   Do not drive through flowing water or flooded roads if you cannot see the road surface.

Do not wade, or allow children to play, in floodwaters.  The water can be contaminated with raw sewage and/or hazardous chemicals.

Residents living in flood prone areas should take action to protect life and property.  Be prepared to move to higher ground if conditions warrant.  Small streams may exceed bank full.  Residents who experienced flooding in areas that received heavy rain last week should prepare for additional rises.

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and local media for updates.

The following Fire Departments have sand and sandbags.
Be prepared to fill and haul your own sandbags.

Iona McGregor Fire Department - Station 4
6061 South Point Blvd
      
Tice Fire Department - Station 1
5170 Tice Street
               
South Trail Fire Department - Station 2
9450 Daniels Parkway
      
Lehigh Fire Department - Station 2
11 South Homestead Road
              
North Ft. Myers Fire Department - Station 1
42 Willis Road
                      
Cape Coral Fire Department - Station 7
3940 Burnt Store Road

City of Ft. Myers Fire Department - Station 2 
1035 Terry Street

Bayshore Fire Department - Station 1
17350 Nalle Road
      
Tice Fire Department - Station 2
5850 Buckingham Road
               
Bonita Springs Fire Department - Station 1
27490 Old US 41
      
Pine Inland Fire Department - Station 1
5700 Pine Inland Road
              
Ft. Myers Beach Fire Department - Station1
3034 Estero Blvd
                      
Cape Coral Fire Department - Station 4
2605 Santa Barbara Blvd

San Carlos Fire Department - Station 1
8013 Sanibel Blvd.

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