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FORT MYERS, FL (September 14, 2017) – The City of Fort Myers is providing food, water, and bags of ice to Fort Myers residents at Dr. Ann Murphy Knight S.T.A.R.S. Complex. City staff and volunteers began distribution at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until 8:00 p.m. Available food includes hot meals, Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), bottled water, bananas, and other items. Limited wireless internet access is also available. The S.T.A.R.S. Complex is located at 2980 Edison Ave. Other local distribution sites include the Shady Oaks Community Center at 3280 Marion St., which will distribute food, water, and other emergency items until 6:00 p.m. Fort Myers residents are reminded that the water supply in Fort Myers is safe to drink. The City did not have a boil notice at any time during the Hurricane Irma emergency. Additionally, the Lee County boil notice has been lifted for Fort Myers residents that utilize County water. General information about emergency shelters, food, recovery efforts, and wellness checks can call the 2-1-1 Help Line by dialing 2-1-1 or 239-433-3900. United Way 2-1-1 staff will assist by providing information from the Lee County Operations Center. The 2-1-1 Help Line is operational from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.