Mexico Beach, Florida after Hurricane Michael. Credit: Chris O’Mera AP The City of Fort Myers has established a disaster relief effort to assist the citizens of Blountstown, Fla., one of the hardest hit areas from Hurricane Michael. Blountstown is located in the Florida Panhandle, about one hour northeast of Panama City. The most needed items include: tarps, diapers, bug spray, first-aid kits, bottled water, hand sanitizer, cash or gift cards, citronella candles, flashlights and batteries, battery-operated fans, personal hygiene items, and non-perishable food items. Items may be dropped off at the following locations in the City of Fort Myers: City Hall, 2200 Second Street The Skatium, 2250 Broadway S.T.A.R.S. Complex, 2980 Edison Avenue Fort Myers Police Station, 2210 Widman Way Fire Stations 1-6: 2033 Jackson Street 1035 Terry Avenue 1915 Jefferson Avenue 4520 Cummins Court 9700 Treeline 3600 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd. Donations will be accepted until October 26, 2018.