Pelican Bay landscaping debris information
September 29, 2017 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
Homeowners or associations should not put landscaping debris on any property they don’t own. Associations along rights-of-way should not be putting the debris outside their…
Planning on heading to a shelter?
September 7, 2017 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
During an actual disaster we will list information about current shelters being opened. Please note, not all shelters will be opened when a storm threatens. …
Generator Safety
September 7, 2017 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
Due to the large amount of carbon monoxide poisonings from generators, the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District would like to inform residents of…
What to do hours before a hurricane
September 7, 2017 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours from arriving If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay…
Collier County Special Needs Program established in the event of hurricanes, etc.
June 27, 2017 | General, Safety & Security
Collier County Emergency Management in collaboration with the State of Florida maintains a “Special Needs Registry”. In the event of a hurricane, flooding, tornado, wildfire,…
Know your flood hazard! Turn around, don’t drown!
June 14, 2017 | General, Safety & Security
Rainfall-Induced (Reverine) Flooding Collier County is located within a sub-tropical environment and is subject to intense thunderstorms and tropical cyclones (hurricanes). The summer “wet” season…
When there is no hurricane, it’s time to make a plan!
June 14, 2017 | General, Safety & Security
Know your hurricane risk. Talk to your local emergency management agency. Make an emergency plan. Build or restock your basic disaster supplies kit, including food and water, a…