Natural Disasters – Resources

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COLLIER COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT SUSPENDS PERMIT APPLICATIONS – 10/09/24
Because of Hurricane Milton, the Collier County Growth Management Community Development Department will be suspending new permit applications through 8 a.m. Oct. 11. Permit inspection scheduling will be suspended from 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. Oct. 11. For general questions, contact Growth Management Community Development Department customer service at 239-252-2400.

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Commissioners Important Messages
Commissioner Hall Message – 10/07/24
Commissioner Kowal Message – 10/07/24 & 10/09 Message
Commissioner LoCastro Message – 10/07/24
Commissioner Saunders Message – 10/07/24

Representative Bob Rommel Message – 10/09/24

READ: Mandatory Evacuations

Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) will extend school and District office closures through Friday, October 11, in order to ensure facilities are safe and routes to schools are clear. The closure for Friday includes:
• All CCPS schools and district sites
• After-school programs
• Technical colleges
• Adult and Community Education classes
• District leases

Collier County Shelters Locations: 9
Primary: Palmetto Ridge H.S. Registered Special Needs Clients and their caregiver. – Pet- Friendly – 1655 Victory Lane.
Scheduled Opening 2:00pm, Tuesday October 8th.

General Population Shelters – Opening Time will be 4:00pm, Tuesday October 8th.

Please note only the Special Needs Shelter above and the middle schools listed are pet-friendly. Owners are responsible for the care of their pets. Please bring appropriate supplies. The pets must remain crated. The pets will not be permitted in the shelter area but will be housed in another location in the school.

Gulf Coast High School – 7878 Shark Way, Naples, FL 34119

Immokalee High School – 701 Immokalee Drive, FL 34142

Golden Gate High School – 2925 Titan Way, Immokalee, FL 34142

Corkscrew Middle School – Pet-Friendly – 1165 Oil Well Road, Naples, FL 34120

Cypress Palm Middle School – Pet-Friendly – 4255 18th Ave N.E., Naples, FL 34120

Golden Gate Middle School – Pet-Friendly – 2701 48th Terrace S.W., Naples, FL 34116

Immokalee Middle School – Pet-Friendly – 401 9th Street, Immokalee, FL 34142

Oakridge Middle School – Pet-Friendly – 14975 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34119

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Collier County Evacuation Zones

City of Naples Hurricane Resources

City of Marco Island Hurricane Preparedness

City of Marco Island Evacuation Zones

Florida County Emergency Managers Guide

Lee County All Hazards Guide

Lee County Preparation Guide

Lee County Evacuation Zones

NAHB Disaster Resources

Naples Daily News Hurricane Guide

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

National Hurricane Center

FEMA Business Protection Tool Kit

FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Family Preparedness Plan

Rebuild Guide – Disaster Contractors Network

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Updated 08/02/2024