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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Public Health Preparedness

Florida Department of Health in Lee County

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    Mailing Address

    3920 Michigan Ave. 

    Fort Myers, FL 33916 

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    TTY users can contact us through Florida Relay by dialing 7-1-1 or one of the other Relay Toll Free Numbers. 

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The Public Health Preparedness division coordinates planning and preparedness activities for all-hazards public health emergencies for the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. 

Disasters can affect any community, regardless of location, size, and demographics. They can be natural or man-made, have a gradual or sudden onset, with a short or long duration.  

The most probable threats to Southwest Florida are wildfires, tornadoes, and tropical storms. Some disasters can be prevented. Many disasters, like tropical storms, cannot. However, proper planning and preparation can minimize negative outcomes from disasters. 

The Department of Homeland Security offers a great deal of information to help individuals, families, and businesses plan and prepare for disasters. 

For specific information related to disasters in Lee County, Florida (i.e., a list of public shelters, the All Hazards Guide, evacuation routes and zones) visit the Lee County Emergency Management’s website.