Hurricane Season Began June 1. It’s time to make a plan.
June 4, 2020 | Safety & Security, Severe Weather
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your…
Hunker Down for Hurricane Season
June 4, 2020 | Severe Weather
Courtesy of Collier County Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30, and making a hurricane plan ahead of time and stocking up on…
Break the Grip of the Rip!
May 28, 2020 | Beaches, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
Rip currents are strong narrow currents moving away from shore. The strongest rip currents can attain speeds reaching 8 feet per second; this is faster…
Refresher on Thor Guard Procedures
May 7, 2020 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
WHAT IS THOR GUARD? Thor Guard is a lightning prediction system used in Pelican Bay since 2009. It is a highly accurate system for lightning…
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
May 7, 2020 | General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
We continue to receive inquiries about the Foundation’s Thor Guard Red Alert system. The Foundation takes the threat of lightning very seriously as we begin to…
FDOH Reminds Everyone to “DRAIN and COVER”
September 12, 2019 | Featured, General, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
Courtesy of Florida Department of Health Collier Following a hurricane, heavy rain or flooding, there is an increase of floodwater mosquitoes. Excess water allows eggs…
Pelican Bay Continues to Monitor Rain Bands and High Wind Gusts from Hurricane Dorian
September 3, 2019 | Beaches, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
As many are closely following Hurricane Dorian updates on the local news, Dorian has finally shifted its course in a northwest direction and away from…
Marker 36 closes immediate due to inclement weather – Monday, September 2nd
September 2, 2019 | Beaches, Food and Beverage, Safety & Security, Severe Weather
The Foundation has closely monitored weather conditions today and Hurricane Dorian has produced rain bands and high wind gusts which have affected areas along the…