Hurricane season in Florida happens each year. All Sarasota County residents should be informed and prepared about hurricanes and hurricane preparation. Knowing where to find important information and staying alert is a critical step in being prepared and being safe. Sometime it is difficult to find information, especially when time is running short. That is why we compiled this resources list so that Sarasota County resident can find all of the resources they need in one place. Below we have included helpful information and links pertaining to Sarasota County Emergency Preparation. The is to make it easy to stay informed and be prepared for hurricane season as well as other emergencies in Sarasota County.
Stay Informed – Emergency Communication Systems
Sarasota County officials communicate with their residents using several channels. This makes it easier to stay informed no matter how you prefer to get your news and emergency alerts. It is also helpful to sign up and monitor alerts and updates by national organizations as well, such as the National Weather Service.
Below is a variety of ways to stay informed with alerts by Sarasota County officials as well as the national weather services.
Sarasota County Alerts and Updates
- Alert Sarasota County – This is Sarasota County’s Mass Notification System for real-time alerts. The tool is used by the county to communicate critical information to residents in real time for hurricanes as well as other emergencies. You can register for alerts via one or multiple methods, including messages to your cell phone (call or text), email, and social media. If you are a Sarasota County resident you can sign up by visiting the official site and clicking on the “Sign Up” button. The sign up is specific to each city or area of the county (including unincorporated Sarasota County residents).
- Social Media Alerts and Updates – you can also follow the county on social media to stay up to date on emergencies and other important communications. Below you can find Sarasota County’s social media accounts to follow:
National & Local Alerts and Updates
- National Weather Service (NOAA) Alerts – https://alerts.weather.gov/
- Local WUSF National Public Radio (NPR) – tune into 89.7 FM, and visit their website @ https://www.wusf.org/
Sarasota County Hurricane Season Preparation Resources and Helpful Guides
Below are a variety of informational guides and resources to help you prepare for hurricane season.
- Sarasota County Emergency Preparedness Guide – Sarasota County’s Emergency Prep Guide is designed for both residents and visitors to the area. It is a helpful tool to help you prepare for a storm and find all of the resources and information you need before, during and after a storm.
- City of Venice 2024 Hurricane Preparation Guide – helpful resources for before, during, and after the storm.
- City of Sarasota’s Preparing Your Home and Business Guide – a helpful guide for steps to protect your home
- City of Sarasota’s Business Owners Disaster Recovery Plan – guide for helping business owners in the area create a Disaster Recovery Plan
- Hurricane Preparation: How to Prepare for a Hurricane in Southwest Florida – We put this in-depth guide together as a resource for families to prepare for hurricane season.
- Hurricane Watch vs Warning: Whats the Difference & Why It Matters in FL – This guide explains the difference between a watch and a warning, and informs you how to respond to each one. This is a common question we get, and this guide provides simple, clear information that answers the question.
- Storm Preparation: When to Put Up Hurricane Shutters – this guide helps explain when you should deploy your hurricane shutters or install your panels or boards on your windows and doors. This is another common question we get, and this guide provides simple, clear information that answers the question.
- Know Your Zone (Evacuation Level) tool – find your evacuation zone so you know when to evacuate.
- Evacuation Centers in Sarasota County – find local emergency shelters in the event you need to evacuate
- Hurricane Prep for Pet Owners: Prepping our Furry Friends – a helpful preparation guide specifically for those with pets, including shelters that allow pets and pet friendly lodging if you are evacuating.
- Disability Emergency Preparedness: Inclusive Prep for Hurricanes – a helpful preparation guide specifically for those persons with disabilities or for those who care for them.
Prepare Your Sarasota County Home with Adequate Hurricane Protection
Preparing your family and yourself before a hurricane hits is critically important. But protecting your property is also critical. It is important to have hurricane protection for your home to reduce the severity of hurricane damage and reduce the cost of repairs. There are many options when it comes to hurricane protection. Common systems include impact windows, impact doors, and hurricane shutters.
If you need more information you can learn more about all your hurricane protection options on the Eurex Shutters site. If you need window protection for your home, including impact windows & doors, or hurricane shutters in Sarasota, Venice, Sarasota County or anywhere in Southwest Florida then we would love to help.
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