M/PIFCD, county Emergency Management to team up for hurricane seminar on July 8
Program to be held at Pine Island United Methodist Church
Education is key, according to Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Chief Ben Mickuleit. That’s why the fire department is teaming up with Lee County Emergency Management to prepare everyone for hurricane season via a seminar at the Pine Island United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Mickuleit said he expects a good turnout for the seminar. He said over the years, there have been 100-plus attendees for the PowerPoint presentation, which will cover a number hurricane preparedness topics, such as what to have in your ready-kit, prescription refills, pet planning, flood zones and shelter locations.
“We will talk about what’s expected from the upcoming hurricane season,” said Mickuleit, “and we will address any questions the community might have.”
Mickuleit reminds everyone to come and obtain a hurricane sticker, so that in the event of an evacuation, an island resident will be automatically waved through and granted access back onto the island at a checkpoint.
“We encourage everyone to come to this free seminar,” said Mickuleit. “It will be very educational. Hearing from the county’s operational center will be very beneficial for upcoming hurricane season preparedness.”
Pine Island United Methodist Church is located at 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia.