CITY OF MARCO ISLAND DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY

The City of Marco Island has declared a local State of Emergency  following a Declaration of Emergency by Governor DeSantis and by the Collier County Board of  County Commissioners due to Tropical Storm Helene which is expected to develop into a  major hurricane early Thursday. Coastal flooding and storm surge are the main concerns for  the City of Marco Island.  

There are currently no evacuation orders and no shelters are being prepared at this time.  However, residents should prepare their homes and boats, and implement family plans  including plans for power outages, pet care, generator safety, and emergency supplies. Marco  Island roads are prone to flooding. Residents must not drive on flooded roads. 

For specific storm information please watch local news for weather updates and refer to the  National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov. Residents are encouraged to subscribe to  Code Red for emergency alerts. Visit the www.cityofmarcoisland.com to sign up for Code Red.