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degarslais suggested the storm would ultimately shift elsewhere. couple days ago fort myers lee county was right in the very center of the cone of uncertainty. that s really the best place to be. reporter: he also suggested, albeit gently, that residents could evacuate if they were concerned. if you are feeling a little nervous about this storm and the effects, it s okay to go now if you want. reporter: the lee county commissioner brian hammond echoed the sentiment. monday afternoon we were telling people you do not have to wait for evacuation orders to leave. you can leave now. reporter: but can leave and should leave are two very different things. it wasn t until tuesday morning, 7 a.m., that the official mandatory evacuation order for lee county was issued. less than 24 hours before hurricane ian slammed into florida s coast. question is, why did county officials wait? lee county s own emergency management plan says a 10%
At a briefing by county officials at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, County Manager Roger DesJarlais said the county and partner agencies search, recovery and assessment efforts were aided by helicopters provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
At a briefing by county officials at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, County Manager Roger DesJarlais said the county and partner agencies search, recovery and assessment efforts were aided by helicopters provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.