Emergency Alerts & Notices

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Hurricane Milton updates

The City of North Port is actively monitoring Hurricane Milton and urging residents to prepare themselves and their families for potential impacts.

Evacuations

Sarasota County will be calling for evacuations in Level A and potentially Levels A and B. This includes those in manufactured home communities or mobile or boat homes.

North Port residents who live in low-lying areas or who have experienced flooding of their homes in the past are urged to implement their preparedness plans. if you plan to leave the area, do so now. This is expected to be one of the largest evacuations along our state's west coast. 

Visit scgov.net to view a list of Sarasota County evacuation centers or find your evacuation level.

All residents should take this time to prepare their properties and their disaster kits, including enough water, non-perishable food and medicine for a minimum of seven days for each member of their family.

Street ponding

Public Works staff are doing all they can to lower water levels throughout our stormwater system in preparation. However, because the ground is already saturated from our near record rainfall this year, there will still be ponding in the streets due to additional excessive rainfall. Never drive through standing water- turn around, don't drown.

To report a specific drainage concern, visit NorthPortFL.gov/NorthReport.

Sandbags

A self-serve sandbag station is open behind the George Mullen Activity Center at 1602 Kramer Way. Sand and bags will be available while supplies last. Residents should bring their own shovels.

Closures

Warm Mineral Springs Park will be closed Monday, Oct. 7, and until further notice.

The George Mullen Activity Center and the Morgan Family Community Center will also be closed.

For the latest status updates on Parks & Recreation facilities, visit NorthPortFL.gov/ParksAndRecreation.

Trash & recycling

There are no changes to Solid Waste pickup schedules for City of North Port customers at this time.

Stay informed

Text "NPStrong" to 888777 to receive City of North Port text alerts.
 
Receive email updates from the City of North Port by subscribing at NorthPortFL.gov/Subscribe.
 
Bookmark NorthPortFL.gov/Alerts and check back for the latest info.
 
Register for emergency notifications at AlertSarasotaCounty.com.

 

439436603_10168891886870105_1490268391813164465_n.jpgWKDW 97.5 FM is the official community radio partner of the City of North Port for emergency broadcast information. Tune into 97.5 FM or wkdw975fm.com for information and updates from the City of North Port during a hurricane or other emergency.

 

Storm Smart Safety Series

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

 

Hurricane preparedness

Hurricane/Natural Disaster Resources

 

Hurricane Debris Collection

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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 at NorthPortFL.gov/SolidWaste or 941-240-8050.

 

FPL FAQ

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.

Hurricane Ian resources

Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Fund

The Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Fund has been established by United Way of South Sarasota County to assist individuals and families in North Port who have experienced an unbudgeted and unexpected expense, a layoff, unexpected loss of income or other financial hardship due to Hurricane Ian. Eligible expenditures would include basic needs such as rent or mortgage, utilities, or minor essential home repairs.

Residents interested in seeking assistance from this fund should call Social Services at 941-429-3700 to be pre-screened by staff.

Resilient SRQ

The Housing Recovery Program interest survey is now closed.

For more information about Resilient SRQ, Sarasota County's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program, visit ResilientSRQ.net.

FEMA & SBA assistance

For questions about your FEMA Individual Assistance application, call the FEMA Helpline (800) 621-3362. For questions about your Small Business Administration assistance application, call the SBA Helpline (800) 659-2955.

Are you curious about how to appeal a determination letter from FEMA? Please see Eight Tips for Appealing a FEMA Determination Letter.(PDF, 90KB)

 

Resources for Home
Find resources that can help you and your loved ones recover from Hurricane Ian.

Resources for Business
Find resources to help your business get back on its feet.

How You Can Help
Learn how you can help the North Port community.

 

Cool weather safety

Emergency Orders and Declarations

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