hurricane shelters

Hundreds of Lee County residents remain in a shelter more than three weeks after Hurricane Ian swept through the region. Some are hopeful of getting jobs and places to live, but those who were homeless before Ian face an even tougher recovery.

Residents in an evacuation zone should first seek shelter with family, friends or coworkers at least 20 miles inland, officials say. As a last resort, residents can also seek emergency shelter.

It due in part to COVID-19 protocols being lifted, and residents choosing shelters over hotel stays as inflation has hit a four-decade high.

The ongoing pandemic has again complicated emergency planning for hurricane season in South Florida, with emergency managers planning to separate shelter evacuees and provide more space even as they worry people will ignore orders over COVID-19 fears.

Early findings from a recent USF survey show that many are still unsure about the safety of hurricane shelters in spite of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available.

Shelters will allot more space for individuals and families in keeping with social distancing measures. Additionally, the county debuted a new ambulance alternative for emergency evacuations.

The study targets residents who were affected by Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm that struck Louisiana last month, and Hurricane Sally, which hit the Gulf Coast earlier this month.

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