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Updates
*All Residents on the Barrier Islands MUST Evacuate ~ County Officials will NOT be on Islands for Rescue ~ Fire/EMT/Police WILL NOT be on Islands for Rescue during Hurricane ~ CHECK YOUR SHELTERS AND EVACUATE!
* Keep ALL Interior Doors Closed During Milton to Avoid Additional Damage
𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧
The US National Weather Service has issued a 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 and 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 for Sarasota.
𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝.
You’re urged to prepare yourself and your family for impacts from Hurricane Milton 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
If you live in evacuation Level A, including the barrier islands, manufactured homes and flood-prone areas, you should consider leaving now. Sarasota County will be calling for evacuations in Level A and potentially Levels A and B.
All residents should have preparations finalized by Tuesday, Oct. 8. This includes securing your property and restocking disaster kit supplies with enough water, non-perishable food and medicine for a minimum of 7 days for each family member.
If you plan to evacuate, do so 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: www.scgov.net
𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬:
Self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents Monday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the following locations:
* Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St.
* Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
* South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice
Residents are limited to 10 bags per vehicle.
𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Register to receive emergency notifications at www.AlertCitySarasota.com
𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: www.Sarasotafl.gov/Alerts
Real-Time Updates: Be Prepared!
Stay Up-to-Date
Sarasota County continues to communicate with local, state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. For the latest updates on evacuation centers, sandbag operations, and Hurricane Milton in Sarasota County, visit the Sarasota County Emergency Services Page.
Alert Sarasota County
Sign up for Alert Sarasota County the official notification system for emergency updates. This service sends alerts via phone, text and/or email, depending on user preference.
Preparedness Plan
To enhance your preparedness for Hurricane Milton and its potential impact on your business, download the following documents:
Prepare Your BusinessDisaster Supply Kit ChecklistDisaster Planning Guide 2023
Business Assessment Survey
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is here to support you with essential resources for recovery and ongoing assistance.
Here are some important resources available:
FloridaCommerce has activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gather data and assess the needs of businesses affected by the hurricane, helping to speed up recovery efforts.
Click below to learn more on evacuation shelters, food distribution centers, power outages, etc. in Sarasota County.
Click below to learn updates on Sarasota County School District on food and supply distribution sites and school closures.