Hurricane Ian: Sanibel issuing passes to residents, businesses to get on island

Stacey Henson, Fort Myers News-Press
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The City of Sanibel is issuing Hurricane Re-entry Passes through 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday in the Sanibel Meeting Room, first floor, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sanibel Room, 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers

The hours of operation beginning are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning Wednesday.

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Residents

The Sanibel Causeway was damaged in Hurricane Ian.
The Sanibel Causeway was damaged in Hurricane Ian.

Residents – Must have a Sanibel Hurricane Reentry Pass or a Florida Driver’s License showing a Sanibel Address. Owners of residential properties with a permanent Sanibel address or out of state permanent address who currently do not have a hurricane reentry pass may come to the Crowne Plaza to obtain one.

Residents are required to show proof of residency by providing a government issued photo ID with a Sanibel address so staff can verify ownership of property through LEEPA. Renters of residential properties need to bring a rental agreement, utility bill, etc. and valid governmental ID that verifies they are residents of the island.

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Business owners

Business Owners – Must have a valid Sanibel (commercial) Hurricane reentry pass.

Sanibel Business Owners can obtain Business Tax Receipts at the Crowne Plaza beginning Wednesday; the hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Contractors

Contractors – Must have a valid Sanibel (Commercial) Hurricane Reentry pass or be accompanied by a resident with a reentry pass or a business owner with a reentry pass.

Officials are not issuing passes to Contractors at the Crowne Plaza at this time.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: City of Sanibel issuing passes to get on island after Hurricane Ian