Captiva Island Fire Control District continues to mitigate hazards and assess storm damage and critical infrastructure on the island. Please report any emergency issues by calling 9-1-1, do not call the Fire District directly as our phones are down from the storm. 

We would also like to thank all of our partners, Sanibel Fire and Rescue District, South Trail Fire & Rescue District, Lee County Emergency Operations Center, South Seas Island Resort, FISH, The American Red Cross, and many others who have and continue to assist us during our response to Hurricane Milton! Thank You! 

Here are a few updates from the Fire Chief:

Captiva Island Information

• ROADWAYS
  • Captiva Drive access across Blindpass has been restored to residential traffic. 
  • Captiva Drive, in the area of Captiva Shores and Jensen's on the Gulf, has sustained major damage and will need to be repaired by Lee County Department of Transportation, the road will be restricted to one lane of travel until repairs can be completed.
  • Captiva Drive, in the area of Wiles Drive, has sustained damage and repair efforts will continue by Lee County Department of Transportation. This section of road will be restricted to one lane of travel. 
  • South Seas Island Resort is working diligently to clear the roads throughout the resort.  They have successfully established access for emergency vehicles throughout the entire Resort. All access to the resort will be controlled through the security gate at the entrance of South Seas Island Resort.  It is imperative that no parking occurs anywhere in the resort along the road, vehicles left in the right of way will block emergency access. Please see any updates from South Seas island Resort for specific information about access and road openings to owners and contractors.  If you plan to check on properties throughout the island, please be cautious as access to emergency services may be delayed.
• Sand removal along Captiva Drive has been completed from the main lanes of traffic, crews have been working diligently to remove the sand from the rest of the island as fast as possible.
• Lee County Emergency Medical Services , ambulance unit, has been restored to the island.
• The Fire District is working with Lee County EOC to establish a possible comfort and information location on the island for residents to go and get supplies and information.
• Lee County is planning debris pickups as normal after a storm event, please see the Lee County's website for further information.  Please do not pile any debris in the roadway- this will hinder emergency responses!
• The Fire District has small clean up supply kits available to residents that need basic essentials to aid in the clean-up of their home. The kits include: a dustpan & brush, mop head and handle, scrub brush, squeegee, leather and rubber work gloves, N95 respirator masks, sponges, trash bags, and misc. cleaners .
• Drinking water is available at the Fire Station for residents (not contractor crews) that are in need.  Please stop by the station anytime and fire personnel will be able to assist you.
• LCEC is working to restore power to the island. LCEC will have an outreach tent at Jerrys (1700 Periwinkle) on Monday, October 14th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for members to meet with our team to ask questions and get information on LCEC services.  For additional information or questions, please contact LCEC's Public Relations Director, Karen Ryan at Karen.Ryan@lcec.net. 
• Island Water Association has restored most water service to the island. The water is still very limited, but fire personnel are able to use it for emergency fire services
• Significant beach erosion has occurred throughout Captiva Island.
• Please be patient as you try to access the island as fire crews are still mitigation many hazards including multiple fuel leaks from dislodged propane, gasoline, and diesel tanks. Be advised, if there is a leak within an unsafe distance to a running generator, it may have to be turned off temporarily until the hazard can be mitigated.
• Lithium-Ion electric vehicles on the island have become a major concern for the Fire District.  Most EVs, if not all vehicles that have been checked, were submerged in salt water and pose a significant fire risk.  Please utilize our website and submit an Electric Vehicle Reporting Form so that firefighters can check to see if your EV has been submerged. We will begin put out more information on our website related to EV fires.  Our recommendation is that you make arrangements to have your EV vehicles removed and inspected or serviced as soon as possible.
  • Residents that own a Lithium-Ion electric vehicles including cars, golf carts, etc. are encouraged to complete an information form on the website. This will allow fire personnel to approach the location with caution and also react accordingly if there is a fire. Please complete the form here.