Check out the Storm Smart Safety Series video playlist below. Emergency Manager Stacy Aloisio shares helpful tips and suggestions to keep in mind.

Hurricane/Natural Disaster Resources

• Access disaster preparedness resources at PrepareFL.com. 
• Visit the City's Emergency Management page for additional resources and information.
• Download Sarasota County's Emergency Preparedness Guide(PDF, 2MB).
• Get Weather Ready Nation information from NOAA.
• Download the North Report App to report issues, submit service requests and receive more important updates from the City.
• Tune in to WKDW 97.5 FM for emergency alerts from the City and ongoing storm information.
• Make sure your pets are set to go before a storm.
• See illegal gouging happening during an emergency? Report it online or call (866) 966-7226.
• Find emergency resources for businesses.
• Learn about FEMA's flood map updates on our Flood Information page.
• Prepare your family and/or business for storm season by visiting FPL.com/Storm and access helpful resources, tips and guidelines to ensure you and your loved ones are ready when storms strike.
  
  

   

Separate debris into six categories:

• Household hazardous waste
• Electronics
• Appliances
• Construction & demolition debris
• Vegetative debris
• Everyday household trash

Helpful hints for hurricane debris collection:

• Do not stack or lean debris near trees, poles, fire hydrants, meters or other structures, as this can make removal difficult.
• If there is no sidewalk, ditch or utility line in front of your house, place debris at the edge of your property before the curb.
• Debris should be placed curbside without blocking the roadway or storm drains.
• Any debris placed from the sidewalk toward your property will not be picked up (no pickup zone).
• Regular household trash and bagged debris will not be picked up with disaster debris. Follow your regular garbage removal schedule for those items.

Contact the Department of Public Works for more information here or by calling 941-240-8050.

Reporting and tracking an outage

Florida Power & Light Company understands that power outages can be an inconvenience. FPL provides tools for you to track outages and get updates on power restoration in your area. For faster access, download the FPL app from the App Store or Google Play, or text “App” to MyFPL (69375) to stay connected and informed with ease. You can also visit FPL.com to report or check the status of your outage. 

How FPL restores your power

Florida Power & Light Company is dedicated to restoring your power safely and as quickly as possible after a storm. Our highly skilled restoration teams work around the clock, prioritizing critical infrastructure to ensure power is restored to your community. Click here to learn how FPL restores power. Additionally, the company urges you to always be aware of potential safety hazards, especially before, during and after severe weather. Find tips on how to prepare on FPL.com/Storm.