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12:40 p.m. | Collier County asks consumers to report suspected price gouging to state
Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s price gouging hotline for all consumers in Florida. Collier County officials urge consumers to report price gouging to 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
Noon | Naples lifts curfew
The City of Naples has lifted its curfew.
According to the city, “most roads that are impassible and hazardous have been barricaded, but people still need to remain cautious and alert.”
“Our crews are still out assessing and cleaning,” said Monique Barnhart-Tiberio, the city’s communications and public outreach manager.
The city she said, “wants to remind people when driving that an all-flashing red or completely dark traffic signal is to be treated as a 4-way stop.”
11:34 a.m. | Naples Airport remains closed
The airport remains closed to all civilian operations indefinitely. At this time, the “chief objective is to get the airport ready for emergency relief helicopter flights today in order to be a lifeline for the community.”
Airport staff is using all available equipment, including fire trucks, front-end loaders and sweepers to clear debris from the runways, taxiways and ramps for emergency and first responder flights.
10:36 a.m. | CCSO reports all jail inmates safe follow
Inmates at Collier County jails have remained safe as the hurricane passed through, said Karie Partington, spokesperson for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
No deaths or injuries were recorded in their jurisdiction, she said.
10:36 a.m. | Boil water notice issued for Collier County
Collier County officials announced Thursday morning a precautionary boil-water notice will affect residents in several areas countywide.
The notice will affect residents west of U.S. 41 from Seagate Drive to Bonita Beach Road; Isles of Capri and Goodland.
While officials say system pressure was maintained throughout the hurricane, due to localized flooding, the Collier County Water Division is issuing a precautionary boil-water notice for those areas.
County officials advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes be boiled for at least a minute.
More:Hurricane Ian: Lee County issues countywide boil-water notice Thursday
This precautionary boil-water notice will remain in effect until acceptable bacteriological testing has been completed, which will be within 48 hours.
Officials will issue a rescind notice once satisfactory bacteriological results have been received.
Residents with questions regarding the precautionary boil-water notice may contact the Collier County Water Department at 239-252-6245.
Residents with questions may call the Collier Information Hotline by dialing 311 within Collier County or 239-252-8444. Community members may also find information at www.colliercountyfl.gov and social media channels including facebook.com/CollierGov and twitter.com/CollierGov.
10:15 a.m. | Ways to help in Collier
Anyone who wants to help with recovery efforts, Collier County recommends these organizations: Collier Community Foundation (239) 649-5000; United Way (239) 261-7112; American Red Cross (800) 733-2767; The Salvation Army (239) 775-9447.
Other ways to help include donating blood: nchmd.org/services/blood-center/
And volunteering through credible relief organizations: volunteerflorida.org/
9:06 a.m. | What to do with storm debris in Collier
As cleanup begins following the destruction of Hurricane Ian, here’s what residents need to do with their storm debris, according to the Collier County Public Utilities Department.
- Keep storm debris separate from regular household garbage and recycling.
- Storm debris should be sorted into separate piles for garbage, yard waste, furniture and other bulky waste, appliances and construction debris
- Household hazardous waste can also be taken to one of Collier County’s Recycling Drop-Off Centers
- Pick up will generally be done with a mechanized claw truck so it’s important not to set debris over buried electric or phone lines, water meters, hydrants or mailboxes. Inspectors will tour each part of the county to determine where collection needs are greatest
- Be patient. Following a storm, the top priority is the health and safety of the community and restoration of the county. When collection services resume, place garbage curbside away from storm-related debris on your regular collection service day
- Debris collection guidance and recovery process updates will be available through local media and on the Collier County government website
12:38 a.m. | More than 185,000 Collier FPL customers without power
Collier County had 202,300 FPL customers who lost power, with 185,420 still waiting to have it restored. Electricity has been restored for 16,880 Collier customers.
Lee County early Thursday remained the Florida county with the most residents without power. FPL reported on its website Power Tracker that 267,720 Lee customers had no power while it has restored power to 16,180. Nearly 284,000 Lee customers lost electricity Wednesday when Hurricane Ian made landfall at Cayo Costa in the county.
FPL reported that nearly 1.5 million customers lost power when the hurricane hit. Electricity has been restored in Florida to 363,310 customers while about 1.1 million still have none.
12:02 a.m. | Naples street flooding advisory
The City of Naples has advised motorists to not drive on city streets, as half of them are not passable because of high water and tides may raise the water level further. The city also reminded residents that a curfew remains in effect. Because of extremely hazardous conditions on roadways, the city Wednesday issued the emergency citywide curfew to protect and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors and first responders. The curfew is effective immediately until further notice, and it doesn’t apply to first responders and emergency workers.
Hurricane Ian Wednesday updates:Collier, Naples, Marco issue curfews; schools remain closed
In case of power outages:What to do if your power goes out in Lee or Collier counties?
Hurricane resources and links
Hurricane Ian:How to donate to Florida Disaster Fund
When is it safe to go outside? Do not leave your home or shelter until emergency officials tell you it’s safe
Videos/Photos:See Hurricane Ian’s heavy winds and damage across Naples, Florida
Radar:Where is Ian right now?
Webcams:See traffic and beach conditions in Naples and Collier County
