provided to The Santiva Chronicle
The FISH of SANCAP Tool Shed Program has been relocated to an off-island site in preparation for hurricane season, which starts June 1. FISH and the Rotary Club worked together to offer this program for homeowners in need of tools and supplies to clean up their properties or gut their homes after Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The program has now come to its completion.
“This program was a great way to show the island community FISH and Rotary are here to help,” said FISH Disaster Administrative Director Manuela Martinez. “It’s always important to let folks know we care about their needs during critical times.”
Anyone who is still in need of tools — such as electric drills, hammers, tool sets, shovels, mops, utility buckets, wheelbarrows, hoses, leaf blowers, chainsaws, saws, crowbars and more — can contact Martinez at 239-472-4775 or manuela@fishofsancap.org.
“We realize there might still be a need for neighbors to borrow tools and may be able to assist,” said Martinez. “Please give us a call, and we’ll help in any way we can. This program was well-received by community members, and we can’t thank the Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva and Rotary District 6960 enough for their assistance in helping our neighbors.”
FISH reminds the community the 2024 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays are from June 1 to June 14 and Aug. 24 to Sept. 6 and encourages all to begin shopping for hurricane season supplies before items become scarce.
Additionally, the organization’s free Hurricane Resource Packet is now available to anyone who needs it. The packet can be downloaded from their website, fishofsancap.org or picked up at 2422 Periwinkle Way. To receive a packet by mail, contact FISH at 239-472-4775 or email erika@fishofsancap.org.
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