Fort Myers Beach issues mandatory evacuation for entire Island [Video]

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Town of Fort Myers Beach has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for the entire Island.

The Town said in a press release they are encouraging residents and business owners to make a plan and be evacuated by 3:00pm, on Monday, October 7, 2024.

The Town also said that the Hurricane Re-entry Pass Program will be implemented following Hurricane Milton.

Sandbags and Hurricane Re-entry passes will still be available tomorrow, October 7, 2024, for final preparations.

So far Lee County has not yet issued evacuation orders. They say they will make a decision tomorrow at noon.

The county also said it would have information about evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters.

The County said “residents who live in coastal areas or flood-prone inland areas do not need to wait for evacuation orders to mobilize. Go to friend or family …