Ian's Impact on Facilities - FY 2021-22 SCCF Annual Report

Ian’s Impact on SCCF Facilities

While we are still accounting for our losses, Facilities Manager Jeff Siwicke has provided an overview of damages:

• The Bailey Homestead had about 3 feet of water inside the historic home and some piling damage. Original flooring and doors in the 19th century home remain solid and usable. But, 21st century flooring and doors had to be removed and need to be replaced.

• The Native Landscapes & Garden Center lost virtually all inventory and gardens, and most of the metal roof on the Honey House, where 5 feet of storm surge ruined the flooring but the structure seems salvageable.

• The Homestead Pavilion held up well structurally, despite 6 feet of water.

• Sanibel Sea School had about 2 feet of water in the main building and almost all contents are a loss. The back building had between 2 and 3 feet of water and the wooden floors had to be removed and must be replaced.

• The headquarters (former Nature Center), which was under renovation, had partial collapse of one wall and about a foot of water in the building.

• The Marine Lab had about a foot and a half of water in the ground level portions, damaging critical water quality sensor equipment. Built on 12-foot pilings, the upper levels sustained some wind damage.

• Intern housing is a total loss.

• Built atop a hill, the Wildlife & Habitat Management building had no damage to the building or contents of the garage, although the John Deere tractor, air curtain incinerator, and equipment trailers parked at the lower level are all a loss.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the SCCF staff over a 4-week period, our grounds and structures were cleared of contents and debris. Professional remediation began in early November. Thanks to all of you who are supporting our determination to rebuild better and stronger than ever and return fully to our mission-driven work.