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AUGUST 18, 1995 VOLUME24 NUMBER 33 islan 3 SECTIONS, 32 PAGES ^JRT Annual hurricane seminar teaches preparation By Matthew Miller ricane season. between mid-August and in the United States. This StaffWriter Approximately 150 early October," said year marks the end of a Hurricane Awareness people from Cape Coral WINK TV meteorologist 30-year West African dry and Preparedness was the to North Fort Myers to Jim Reif. trend, according to Reif, theme Wednesday night island residents showed He referenced 30-year and warned Floridians of as a panel of weather and to learn more about pre- hurricane trends which the potential dangers. emergency management cautions for the crux of are indicated by weather Reif supplied startling experts met at the southwest Florida's hur- patterns from West details to emphasize the Sundial Resort to inform ricane season. Africa. The harsher perils involved in hurri- Lee County residents, "Almost every single Africa's weather pat- cane destruction. safe and practical life- hurricane that has effect- terns, the more frequent "Nine out of 10 that saving planning for hur- ed Florida has hit and sever are hurricanes Jose theirJives in a hurri- cane is from a storm surge," Reif said. A storm surge is Heron landing swelled seas resulting from high water tempera- tures and low pressure areas that effectively drown low elevation areas. His point was specifically aimed at res- idents of barrier islands due to their low eleva- tion. The most important point of the seminar, he said, is to know your home's and area's eleva- tion. , "What happens when WINK-TV meteorologist Jim Keif discusses hurricane preparation at a seminar at the •please see page 2A Sundial Wednesday evening. City Council approves fl million CEPD loan By Mark S. Krzos City Manager Gary Price said the StaffWriter CEPD must pay back the $1 million A symbolic peace treaty was ratified loan along with $62,245 interest and no Tuesday between the city of Sanibel sand would be placed on Captiva's and the Captiva Erosion Prevention beaches without first replenishing the District when the Sanibel City Council northern end of Sanibel. approved a $1 million loan. Price said at the CEPD meeting Aug. On Aug. lp attorneys and represen- 10 that Sanibel is giving up all claims tatives for Sanibel, Captiva and Lee for past erosion responsibility in County met to formalize the beach exchange for 208,000 cubic yards of renourishment agreement that deals sand to be placed on the northern end with the responsibility of the erosion on of the island. northern Sanibel, the financing of the In the past Sanibel maintained that project and how the loan will be paid A yellow crowned night heron wanders through the J.N. "Ding" back. •please see page 2A Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Miller resigns due to illness Crosswalk safety discussed By Mark S. Krzos and the public. By Mark S. Krzos Kain said he's beerr "There is a need for StaffWriter "She was a pleasure to sit next to -StaffWriter meaning to bring his - new crosswalks along Sanibel City Council member and an honor to serve with someone so After being hit by a suggestions about addi- Periwinkle Way atPalm Daphne Miller submitted her resigna- dedicated to preserving Sanibel as car and almost becoming tional crosswalks before - JRidge Road, Duhlop tion from the Sanibel City Council Daphne," Council member Bob Janes a hood ornament, and city council since June, Road, Congregational Aug. 9. The resignation was effective said. "She will be sorely missed." after several requests by but due to marathon Church and Periwinkle Tuesday, Aug. 15. Janes said he noticed that Miller the Sanibel Bicycle Club agendas, he has been Place, Dairy Queen, According to Miller, she is suffer- wasn't herself at the last council meet- to add more crosswalks unable to do so. Bailey Road, North ing from a serious illness and stated ing. and improve markings, Again, with an exten- Yachtsman, East Gulf her health condition is the reason for "She really didn't say much," Janes Sanibel Mayor Wally sive agenda, Kain was Drive and Buttonwood her resignation. said. "I was a little concerned." Kain brought forth sever- faced with putting his Road," he said. As news of her resignation swept In the letter of resignation, Miller al safety suggestions suggestions off, but Kain said new cross- across Sanibel, it was met with sad- states: "I have loved the privilege of Tuesday. finally persevered. •please see page 6A ness and grief by Council members •please see page 2A 2A • AUGUST 18, 1995 Q ISLAND REPORTER —SEMINAR •from page 1A Pitfalls with evacuation arise when preparation since much of a recovery's cluded. timeliness and success depends on the more severe hurricanes hit the coast," Early preparation is the key, he said. too many people decide to leave at the preparation before the damage is done he asked the audience. "There are "All of the damage from Hurricane same time, according to Larry Gisperst, according to, John Wilson, Director of fewer evacuation shelters because most Andrew occurred when wind got inside Director of Emergency Planning Public Safety for Lee County. are low lying places not useful during a the house," he explained. "That wind Operations for Hillsborough County. In Insurance is the first step for a harsh storm." needs to get out of there and the walls some cases, Charlotte County and Lee As storm conditions get worse so do inside are not built to withstand high County residents can expect people speedy recovery. However, insurance evacuation options, so prepare "earlier winds so they go or the roof blows off." from Florida's southeast coast to add policies are tricky and changed in the than we tell you to on the news." He The cheapest insurance is plywood congestion to southwest Florida's high- early '80s. Deductibles for flood insur- illustrated his point succinctly. properly attached to the structure. ways due to aid of Interstate 75 that ance is higher and flood insurance cov- "Imagine spending possibly two Storm shutters, he said, were the next cuts across the state. erage is more restrictive. Wilson weeks in an evacuation shelter with best alternative because they will not "It is better to leave earlier than stressed the importance of gaining an 200 increasingly bored children," he warp like plywood and will last the life later," he said. understanding of an insurance policy. said. "You might want to take your of the home. Roll down shutters, ideal- A mutual aid agreement and a In addition, damage documentation chances with the hurricane." ly, are the best option to protect a house regional relief center are two programs assists the recovery process particularly An evacuation shelter is the last or business structure. developed in 1990 to assist hurricane during often too busy federal disaster option of three people should consider Sanibel Police Department victims, according to Gisperst. The intervention agencies. according to Reif. Leaving the barrier Commander Janet Cali provided a^ Florida State> Fairgrounds located in The panel-"of experts concluded the island and evacuating to a friend or rel- bird's eye view of Sanibel and Tampa became the sight for regional seminar with simple words of wisdom: ative's home was the next best alterna- Captiva's evacuation routes starting relief due to the accommodating Be prepared with the proper knowledge tive. Evacuation to Orlando or another from Captiva and ending on Sanibel. acreage, air conditioned square footage and do it now. city with ample accommodations was Blind Pass bridge, Sanibel-Captiva and ideal location. It is here southwest For more information about hurri- his ideal evacuation plan. Road, West to East Gulf Drive and Florida's primary aid exists. cane preparation and awareness call the "It is human nature to procrastinate Periwinkle Way are all flood endan- "We couldn't ask for a better facili- Sanibel Police Department at 472-3111. but make the proper preparations and gered areas but also lifelines to the sur- ty," Gisperst said. you will be so much better off," he con- vival of Sanibe