NAPLES, Fla. – With less than two weeks until Peak Hurricane Season, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) rereleased the following list of disaster preparedness resources and information to ensure community safety and readiness.

As September nears, the seasonal increase in ocean temperature and atmospheric moisture leads to a significantly higher frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes by September. Peak Hurricane Season 2025 is set to occur on Wednesday, September 10th. Congressman Byron Donalds released the following statement:

"We are less than two weeks away from Peak Hurricane Season. Vigilance is important, but preparation is paramount. The resilience of our community is unparalleled, and together, we will stand ready for when the next storm arrives in Southwest Florida."

 
— EMERGENCY RESOURCES —

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM):

• Statewide List of Shelters Open to the Public
• Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
• Home Resiliency Checklist
• Statewide Evacuation Zone Information
• Special Needs Registry Sign-Up
• Make a Plan for Your Pets
• Make a Plan for Your Livestock
• Generator Safety Information

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• Register with FEMA
• Download the FEMA mobile app for disaster resources, weather alerts and safety tips (available in English and Spanish)
• Office of Response and Recovery
• Assistance After a Disaster
• Tools to Recover
• Programs to Support Recovery

Other Resources: 

• Collier County Emergency Management
• Lee County Emergency Management
• NOAA Tropical Weather Outlook
• Statewide Public School Closure Information
• List of Public Shelters in Lee County
• List of Public Shelters in Collier County
• How to Find Fuel in Collier County
• How to Find Fuel in Lee County
• Emergency Supply Kit Checklist

Emergency Hotlines:

• Emergency Medical Services – 911
• Collier County Emergency Hotline – 311 or  (239) 252-8444
• Collier County Emergency Management – (239) 252- 3600
• Lee County Storm Hotline – 211
• Lee County Emergency Management – (239) 533-0622
• Florida Price Gouging Hotline – (866) 966-7226
• Florida Division of Emergency Management – (850) 815-4000
• Office of Congressman Byron Donalds – (202) 225-2536

In addition, the State of Florida has enacted a permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies. For a full list of qualified items, visit HERE. For more information on the State of Florida permanent sales tax exemption on select disaster preparedness supplies, please call the Florida Department of Revenue at (850) 488-6800 or email fdortaxpayerservices@floridarevenue.com.