Fort Myers Beach is working to recover from Hurricane Milton's impacts. Crews are working to clear sand and debris along roads. Residents and essential workers are returning after evacuating for Milton.
Local resident Joshua Redenius shared his experience, stating he removed nearly everything from his home to prevent flooding, yet still faced about six inches of water damage. Another resident, Joshua Sims, chose to ride out the storm with his dogs moving belongings to higher ground as he watched the water rise into his home.
Despite the challenges, community support shines through. Captain Melody King, who runs the “I Love Fort Myers Beach- Florida” Facebook group, emphasized the importance of community during recovery. Local organization FMB Strong is providing assistance by offering 600 meals for pickup at 820 Buttonwood Road.
Captain Melody King says she will also deliver meals to those in need, you simply send a message on the “I Love Fort Myers Beach- Florida” Facebook group.
People living on the beach expressed storm fatigue to NBC2. They say they're growing restless from rebuilding after storm.
As Fort Myers Beach works to rebuild, the resilience and determination of its community are evident.