COMMUNITY MEETING:

Join us and come learn more about prescribed burning on Sanibel.
Community Meeting will be held on March 27, 2025 at 11:30am
at the Sanibel Island Recreation Center.

Be FIREWISE:

Residents can protect their lives and property by being Firewise, maintaining defensible space around homes.

· Clear and remove dry vegetation, including dead trees and branches.

· Trim overhanging branches and keep gutters free of leaves and debris.

· Store propane tanks and other flammable materials away from structures.

· Ensure address numbers are clearly visible for emergency responders.

· Have an emergency evacuation plan and stay informed about fire conditions.

If you would like information on Firewise landscaping to mitigate risk during a wildfire, please contact the City of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department for a site inspection at (239) 472-3700.

SMOKE SENSITIVE?

If you would like to be added to the City of Sanibel’s Smoke Sensitive List to be informed of any upcoming planned prescribed burns, please contact Joel Caouette at  (joel.caouette@mysanibel.com) or (239) 267-4726.  You will be added to the list and received additional notification prior to a planned burn so that you can make an informed decision on how best to plan your day the day of a burn in order minimize impacts from smoke.

RECEIVE UPDATES 

Burn unit locations, potential closures and the Community Meeting, Sanibel Island residents and visitors can sign up for the City’s News You Can Use email announcements at: 
https://www.mysanibel.com//government/city-manager-s-office/useful-links/sign-up-for-city-announcements

Visit the JN “Ding” Darling NWR website https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn-ding-darling, or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dingdarlingrefuge.

Point of Contacts for Task Force Agencies

US Fish and Wildlife

Kevin Godsea
Project Leader
kevin_godsea@fws.gov
239-673-2807 (office)
 

City of Sanibel 

Joel Caouette
Department of Natural Resources
Joel.Caouette@mysanibel.com
239-267-4726 (Office)
 

SCCF

Chris Lechowicz
Wildlife & Habitat Management Program Director
clechowicz@sccf.org
239-472-2329 (Office)
 

Sanibel Fire & Rescue District

John DiMaria
Deputy Chief
JDiMaria@sanibelfire.com
239-414-6774 (Cell)
 

Lee County Mosquito Control

 Robert J. Scarpantonio
Mosquito Control Biologist III
scarpantonio@lcmcd.org
239-694-2174 (Office)