Hurricane Preparation Guide for Fort Myers Homeowners — 2026 Season

Step-by-step hurricane prep checklist for Southwest Florida. Shutter deployment, supplies, evacuation zones, and post-storm safety.

Your hurricane season checklist

1) Inspect shutters in May — lubricate tracks, test operation. 2) Stock supplies: water (1 gal/person/day x 7 days), non-perishable food, batteries, generator fuel. 3) Know your Lee County evacuation zone — check leegov.com. 4) Deploy shutters when a Hurricane Watch is issued for Fort Myers. 5) Photograph your home before the storm for insurance. 6) After the storm: check for damage, avoid floodwater, document everything. Fort Myers learned from Ian — preparation saves lives and property.