Hurricane Preparedness

A free app that provides two way communication with FGCU Police Dispatch.  Receive alerts directly on your cell phone.  View download instructions. 

Sign up for alert notifications in the county you reside. Here are the emergency alert webpages for the Southwest Florida communities FGCU serves: 

• Charlotte County: Alert Charlotte 
• Collier County: Alert Collier
• Glades County: AlertGlades
• Hendry County: Emergency Alert Program  
• Lee County: AlertLee

The National Weather Service uses Wireless Emergency Alerts to disseminate emergency alerts to mobile devices. An alert will be sent out for the following weather conditions: 

• Hurricane Warnings
• Storm Surge Warnings
• Extreme Wind Warnings
• Tornado Warnings
• Flash Flood Warnings

Most mobile devices are WEA-capable. Check your phones settings to ensure you have enabled these alerts

The (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. 

County Identification Codes: 
Lee -  012071
Collier – 012021
DeSoto – 012027
Charlotte – 012015
Hendry - 012051

Lee County Emergency Management has a comprehensive all hazards guide to help residents and visitors prepare for a variety of possible weather events. 

Available in English and Spanish. 

WGCU is a member of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), whose member stations stay on the air during serious weather events or other emergencies to keep citizens up to date on news and safety information. Tune in on traditional radio at WGCU 90.1 FM . 

Florida Health’s Bureau of Preparedness and Response has put together a list of resources needed to face public health emergencies. Find them here. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tips on food and water safety during hurricanes and other storms. Find them here.