Local officials in Fort Myers Beach are contemplating extensions to keep temporary trailers in place after the state’s Sept. 23 deadline. The council plans to vote on these changes at its Aug. 18 meeting.
“Many of our residents still are in a position of hardship,” Town Manager Will McKannay said, according to Fort Myers Beach Talk. Extra time would aid those stuck waiting for insurance payments to finish rebuilding.
The new rules would require trailers to stay road-ready. Quick-disconnect utilities must be in place, and owners need clear plans to move out within four hours if needed. McKannay would check each request one by one. Those turned down could still ask the council for help…