TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Charlotte and Sarasota counties to give updates, survey impacted areas, and highlight the efforts of local businesses to reopen and provide comfort and normalcy to their communities. While visiting the Pelican Alley Restaurant in Nokomis, Governor DeSantis announced that the restaurant will be hosting a community concert tomorrow on their restaurant stage. Floridians continue to show resiliency through communities coming together to help each other. Full remarks can be found here.
There are currently 210,770 reported power outages. More than 42,000 have already restored power to over 2.4 million accounts across the state, representing 92% of accounts restored since the peak. There are currently 11 fueling depot stations open statewide, and mobile fuel trucks have been deployed to Arcadia and Dunbar to support residents without access to fuel.
Additional programs that have been put into place to aid communities include the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, the initiation of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Operation Blue Roof, and FDOT’s diligent work to construct temporary bridges into areas that are cut off from motorists.
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Disaster Fund has raised nearly $35 million since activation. To read more info, click here. To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. Additionally, the First Lady has worked with the State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator, Sara Newhouse, to compile a webpage of resources to help first responders navigate resources for mental health needs post hurricane. To visit the site, click here.
Mental health resources for individuals and communities are available at MyFLFamilies.com/HurricaneIan. Floridians’ health and well-being are a top priority, and the Department of Children and Families is reminding individuals that they are not alone. All Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian can find someone to talk to today through the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 800-985-5990.
Safe and found persons can be reported safe at http://safe.fl.gov.
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
Bridges Closed as of 11 a.m. on 10/6/22
Roads Closed as of 7 a.m. on 10/6/22
o SR-46 Westbound at Hatbill Road – Lane closed
o SR-70 from CR-661 to N Baldwin Avenue – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-70 at NW Lily Avenue – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-72 from CR-661 to SR-70 – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-72 from Myakka Valley Trail to NW Flint Road – Lane closed
o SR-72 at SW Gator Trail – Lane closed, both directions
o S Oceanshore Boulevard at S 14th Street
o SR-64 Eastbound at Golfview Drive – Lane closed
o SR-64 at Peace River – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-64 from Florida Cracker Trail to School House Road – Lane closed, both directions
o Bonita Beach Road at Simmons Lane – All lanes closed
o Captiva Drive from Palmflower Lane to Sanibel Captiva Road – Lane closed, both directions
o CR-865 at Broadway Channel – Lane closed, both directions
o CR-865 from Estrellita Drive to Cape Hickory Court – Lane closed, both directions
o CR-867 Southbound from Port Comfort Road to Punta Rassa Road – All lanes closed
o Estero Boulevard at Broadway Channel – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-37 at Manatee/Polk County Line – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-528 Westbound at Exit 12: SR-551/Goldenrod Road North Bound – On and Off-ramp closed
o US-441/Holopaw Road Southbound at Golden Citrus Road – Lane closed
o E Grove Avenue at S Scenic Highway – Lane closed, both directions
o SR-37 Northbound before SR-674 – All lanes closed
o CR-780 at Sinclair Drive – Lane closed, both directions
o CR-780 at Manatee/Sarasota County Line
o N River Road from E Venice Avenue to US-41 Northbound – Lane closed
o SR-46 Eastbound at N Jungle Road – Lane closed
o Damage assessments continue and repair plans are underway. Operations reopened in Ft. Myers only.
Florida Department of Education (DOE)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)