A tornado whirled through Fort Myers Wednesday afternoon. WGCU’s Cary Barbor spoke with someone who was too close for comfort.

Collier County Traffic Operations has shut down power at 13 intersections in the county.

What happens if a Senior Living Residence needs to evacuate? We found out.

Knowing what to do, where to go, and who to call during a crisis like a hurricane is mission critical. Activated by Lee County Emergency Management, 211 is now the Emergency Information Hotline for Hurricane Milton.

While the primary focus for Lee County Vistor and Convention Bureau is to market Southwest Florida, they also run another program called "heads in beds" for first responders to a natural disaster.

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson wants everyone within the city to know that they have everything in place to respond quickly and effectively once Hurricane Milton has passed.

Greater Pine Island Alliance is in need of skilled and unskilled volunteers.

Charlotte County residents concerned that flooding from Hurricane Helene may have contaminated their private wells can test their water for free while supplies last.

North Carolina officials pledged to get more water and other supplies to flood-stricken areas by Monday after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast and the death toll from the storm rose to nearly 100.At least 91 people across several states were killed. A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed.

Those affected by Hurricane Helene can apply for FEMA assistance to take care of critical needs.FEMA may provide financial help to assist you with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). You may also qualify for help with childcare, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses.