The Center for Progress and Excellence operates a shelter located on Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers. It's now completely empty because the county deemed the building unsafe.
With inland temperatures projected to drop to 40 degrees or lower for an extended period in Southwest Florida, Lee and Charlotte counties made plans Tuesday afternoon to provide cold weather outreach and shelter access.
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partnering entities to activate its Cold Weather Outreach Plan. Severe Weather Outreach Teams are mobilized to s
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partnering entities this weekend to activate its Cold Weather Outreach Plan.Severe Weather Outreach Teams are mobilized to specific locations when inland temperatures are projected to drop to 40 degrees or lower for an extended period. Charlotte and Sarasota also plan shelter activity.