Hurricane Ready: San Carlos Park and South Lee County

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30. This page gathers the official Lee County, state and federal hurricane resources for San Carlos Park residents (33912 / 33967). Plan ahead and follow official orders before and during a storm.

1. Know Your Evacuation Zone

Lee County assigns evacuation zones by address. Find yours now, before a storm, because evacuation orders are issued by zone.

2. Shelters

Lee County says public shelters should be a last resort. Staying with friends or family outside the threatened area is preferred when possible. Shelters open according to each storm, so check which are open before you go.

3. Sandbags

According to Lee County Public Safety:

  • Free sandbags are available through your local fire district. Lee County buys the sand and bags, and the fire districts hand them out. Watch your district’s website and social media for dates and locations.
  • Bring gloves and a shovel. You fill, load and haul the bags yourself.
  • Fill bags one-half to two-thirds full (about 30 to 40 pounds each). Stack them like brickwork on top of a plastic sheet or tarp.
  • Sandbags are recommended only for flooding of less than 15 inches from rain or tides. They won’t protect against waves or storm surge.
  • Don’t return sandbags to fire stations, and don’t put them in your recycling bin.

4. Power Outages

FPL is the electric provider for San Carlos Park. LCEC serves Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Pine Island, Sanibel, Captiva and parts of Lehigh Acres and Estero; if you live there, use the LCEC links.

Generator safety: Ready.gov says to use generators only outdoors, at least 20 feet from windows, and to install battery-backup carbon monoxide detectors. See Ready.gov’s power outage guidance.

5. Build Your Supply Kit

The Florida Division of Emergency Management’s checklist calls for food to last at least 7 days, 1 gallon of water per person per day, and at least a two-week supply of medications. Lee County’s checklist recommends drinking water for 7 days, plus 1 gallon per day for each pet. Use the official checklists:

Checklist basics (from the sources above)

  • Water: 1 gallon per person per day (Lee County and FDEM recommend 7 days)
  • Non-perishable food for at least 7 days and a manual can opener
  • Medications (FDEM says at least a two-week supply) and spare eyeglasses
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio
  • Flashlights and extra batteries (no candles)
  • First aid kit and a whistle
  • Cell phone chargers and a backup battery
  • Cash
  • Copies of IDs, insurance policies and important documents in a waterproof container
  • Plastic sheeting or tarps, duct tape and basic tools
  • Sanitation supplies: garbage bags, moist towelettes, unscented bleach
  • Baby supplies if needed: formula, diapers, wipes
  • Pet supplies: food, water, carrier or crate, leash, and vaccination records

6. Stay Informed

7. After the Storm

Local Businesses for Storm Prep and Repairs

These businesses are listed on Local Atlas HQ. After a storm, get written estimates and be cautious of unsolicited door-to-door contractors.

Roofing

Electricians (both install generators: Service Fanatics, and Southwest Florida Electric, which sells and installs Kohler and Briggs & Stratton units)

Supplies, Repairs and Yard Work

Tree service: Own one? List it free . Know a good one? Nominate it on Ask a Neighbor .

Information on this page comes from the official sources linked above, as checked on Oct. 29, 2026. Always follow current official orders. Back to the San Carlos Park local guide.

Own a San Carlos Park Business? List It Free

Help your neighbors find you. Add your San Carlos Park or south Lee County business to Local Atlas HQ for free, or claim your existing listing to update your hours, phone number, photos and description.

Questions? Email business@yaboyrocklee.com.