STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

According to a statement from the Marco Island Police Department, in anticipation of Hurricane Irma, the City of Marco Island has declared a State of Emergency.

Collier County has not made a decision regarding mandatory evacuation or opening shelters at this time. We will keep you informed should this occur.

As Marco Island is a flood zone and a mandatory evacuation area during a tropical storm or similar event, there are no shelters on the island.

Collier County is receiving some pre-staged assets from the Florida National Guard and other entities.

For more information:

Collier County Information Hotline: 239-252-8444.

Collier County Special Needs: 239-225-8809.

Emergency News Bulletins – Irma: www.cityofmarcoisland.com/index.aspx?page=571