hurricaneEmergency managers are predicting an active hurricane season during a time of supply chain uncertainties.

Colorado State University’s team of hurricane experts is calling for 19 named storms and nine hurricanes, with four of those becoming a Category 3 or higher system.

An average hurricane season brings 12 named systems, with six of those becoming hurricanes — and three of those being Category 3 or higher.

The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes a list of important contacts, a list of emergency shelters and how to sign up for AlertLee emergency alerts from Lee County.

In addition, there is everything you need to know about flood protection on the Village website

Floridians have 14 days to build a hurricane-season stockpile — including batteries, flashlights, radios and portable generators — free of sales taxes.  This tax holiday starts Saturday, May 28 and ends on Friday, June 10.  Here’s a list of items which qualify for the sales tax holiday.