TOP 30 Resilience in action in Fort Myers, Florida

The Lee County Black History Society is a museum and tourist attraction located at 1936 Henderson Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. This institution showcases the rich and diverse history of the African American community in Lee County, highlighting their contributions to the local culture, art, and heritage. Visitors can explore exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays that tell the stories of resilience, creativity, and perseverance of African Americans in the area. The Lee County Black History Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating this important aspect of American history for future generations to learn and appreciate.

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Welcome to Lee County Emergency Management, your trusted local government office dedicated to safeguarding our community. Located at 2675 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida, we are committed to providing essential updates and resources, particularly in the wake of significant events like Hurricane Irma. For the latest information on Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, please visit our dedicated site at www.leegov.com/irma, where you'll find important documents and resolutions. Our mission is to effectively prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against various hazards as outlined in Lee County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). This plan, available for review on our website, is built upon the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and is tailored to address all potential threats. By employing the Incident Command System (ICS) within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) framework, we ensure standardized and accountable incident responses, supported by Lee County Resolution No. 05-12-29.