Current Travel Safety Information
Some Southwest Florida beaches are currently experiencing the effects of red tide. Please see below for more information and resources.
Red tide is a naturally occurring phenomenon of a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga. While some of Southwest Florida’s beaches are currently experiencing the effects of red tide, not all have been impacted. We encourage visitors to check https://visitbeaches.org for the most up-to-date information on water and beach conditions in Southwest Florida. If you're visiting an affected area and looking for inland activities and attractions, additional resources can be found here.
Red tide health and safety information can be found here:
- Mote Marine Beach Conditions Report: https://www.visitbeaches.org
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/habs/index.html
- Florida Department of Health: http://www.myfloridaeh.com/medicine/aquatic/index.html
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: http://www.floridaaquaculture.com/RedTide/RedTideInfo.html
- Health-related information/reporting of illnesses from exposure to red tide: Call Florida Poison Control Information Center toll-free 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
- Additional information here
As Florida’s official source for travel planning, VISIT FLORIDA is committed to enhancing personal safety among Florida residents and visitors.
VISIT FLORIDA will display travel safety information in the following situations:
- Evacuations
- Declaration of state of emergency
- Natural disasters
- Public health emergencies
Please use the resources below for additional safety information:
- Florida Department of Health
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
- Florida 511 Traveler Information