LCEC’s preparation began long before Hurricane Irma threatened to make landfall in Southwest Florida. To ensure LCEC has the resources needed for restoration, the utility relies on relationships that have been cultivated over the years with power line and tree-trimming contractors, fuel companies, material...

Sandbags are not provided by the City but there are other actions residents can take to prepare for a hurricane The City of Cape Coral does not provide sand or sandbags. Scientific research has proven that sandbags are ineffective at protecting homes from storm surge...

Governor Rick Scott          Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in the state as rapidly  growing Hurricane Irma, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall  later this week. The state of emergency has been issued for all of...