Fort Myers Beach giving out sandbags as Elsa nears the coast
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is helping residents prepare as Tropical Storm Elsa inches closer. A Town spokesperson said there were about 100 pre-filled sandbags available for residents to take. They’re located behind Town Hall located at 2525 Estero Boulevard. Once the sandbags are gone, residents can bring their own bags to fill from a sand pile. Residents planning to fill their own bags should also bring a shovel. Officials are urging residents to ensure their hurricane re-entry passes are ready. Yellow and Purple passes issued in previous years are valid this hurricane...