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Sarasota County’s Emergency Operations Center is actively monitoring Hurricane Idalia. 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 Idalia in Sarasota County, visit the Sarasota County Emergency Services Page.

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Preparedness Plan

To enhance your preparedness for Hurricane Idalia and its potential impact on your business, download the following documents:

Prepare Your BusinessDisaster Supply Kit ChecklistDisaster Planning Guide 2023

 

Click below to learn more on evacuation shelters, food distribution centers, power outages, etc. in Sarasota County.

Sarasota County - Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Click below to learn updates on Sarasota County School District on food and supply distribution sites and school closures. 

Sarasota County School District Updates

Business Damage Resources

IMPORTANT REQUEST: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Ian recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHARE YOUR INFORMATION ON DAMAGE/LOSS ASAP.
Results from the Business Damage Assessment Survey will be shared with various federal, state, and local agencies to implement appropriate relief. Businesses can complete the survey online or visit FloridaDisaster.biz and select “Hurricane Ian” from the dropdown menu. If you need additional assistance with your business, please call 850-815-4925 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or email ESF-18@em.myflorida.com. 
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 23.