City of Cape Coral, FL

10/05/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/05/2022 08:27

Cape Coral Recovery Update for October 5

October 5, 2022

NEW HYGIENE STATION
*Open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.*

  • Jim Jeffers Park, 2817 SW 3rd Ln.
  • Bring your shower supplies - toiletries and towels are not provided.
  • Charging and cooling stations are also available.
  • Laundry services are on-site for residents.


NEW POD LOCATION
*All sites are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.*

  • NEW - Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave.
  • Existing locations in Cape Coral:
  • Cape Coral Sports Complex, 1410 Sports Blvd.
  • Cape Coral Leonard Street, 4820 Leonard St.
  • Check www.capecoral.gov for updates.


LCEC UPDATE AS OF 10/5

  • LCEC announced they plan to have power restored to 95% of the power grid by 10/8.
  • According to LCEC, power has been restored to 13,000 customers. The restoration process focuses on major facilities that supply power to main circuits to help energize essential services.
  • LCEC reports they're receiving mutual aid from FPL and other electrical cooperatives.
  • Visit lcec.net for updates.


WATER UPDATE AS OF 10/5

  • Water is restored to 100% of the City. If you are a city utility customer and don't have water, please call 3-1-1 so a crew can be sent out.
  • Crews are shifting focus to sewage lift stations - many were damaged, and approximately 50% are now powered.
  • The boil water notice is still in effect. Bottled water should be used to brush teeth, drink, and cook. Once power is restored, boil water one minute before drinking or cooking with it. Limit washing machine and dishwasher use; avoid washing vehicles.
  • Call 3-1-1 to report locations of water leaks coming out of manholes.


FREE DRINKING WATER
*You must bring a container to fill up*

  • Free drinking water is available to City Residents from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at these locations:
  • Diplomat Middle School, 1039 NE 16th Terr.
  • Mariner Middle School, 425 Chiquita Blvd N.
  • Bottled water is available at Points of Distribution.


CITY PARKS CLOSED
City crews have not yet assessed the damage to City parks. For your safety, they will be closed until further notice.

WASTE PRO CART REPLACEMENT
Go to www.wasteprousa.com/cape-coral/ to request a replacement.

DEBRIS DROP-OFF SITE

  • Residents may drop off vegetative debris at 1130 NW 28th Place from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
  • You must bring ID to show you are a Cape Coral resident. Do not place debris in bags.

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