Sanibel, Florida

October 11, 2024

Contact: City of Sanibel - City Manager's Office

(239) 472-3700

Storm Recovery Update: Contractors Allowed to Access Sanibel

The Sanibel Causeway is now open for contractors to return to Sanibel. Contractors that have 2024 Sanibel Hurricane Reentry passes will be granted access to the island at the checkpoint.

Beginning at noon today, contractors that have customers on the island can obtain a 2024 reentry pass from the City by bringing the following to the City's temporary operations center at Hilton Garden Inn, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 33913:



• Government issued photo identification
• Proof of business entity
• Existing contract or job order showing a Sanibel address

Residents of Sanibel with a green entry pass or a valid government issued photo ID showing a Sanibel or Captiva address will be granted access.

Businesses with a red reentry pass will be granted access.

A curfew will be in place from 9pm-6am daily until further notice. However, please limit travel throughout the island as much as possible to allow crews to expedite clean up.

While at your home or business:

• Do not use the water - the sewer system could back up into your property
• Consider shutting off water when you leave the island

Thank you to our Sanibel community for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure everyone returns to their properties safely.

Sanibel City Hall and the Sanibel Recreation Center will be closed today, Friday, October 11. City phones are operating today (239) 472-3700, and crews will continue recovery work throughout the weekend.

The City of Sanibel will continue to issue regular updates.



Please continue to monitor City news releases, the National Weather Service, and reports from local meteorologists. Also, if you have not yet registered to receive notifications from Alert Lee, please register by clicking here.