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Hurricane Milton Updates (as of 9:15 a.m. Oct. 7): Evacuations:If you are in Sarasota County and you live in Level A or Level B, a manufactured home community, or a mobile or boat home,... Read More.

Hurricane Milton Intensifies into Category... Read More.

Oct. 6 Evening Update | Hurricane Milton is still expected to undergo rapid intensification over the next few days, making landfall on Florida's west coast as a major hurricane. Storm surge remains the primary... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management Update Oct. 6 Afternoon Update | Charlotte County is currently under a Flood Watch. Rapid strengthening of Hurricane Milton is still expected prior to landfall. Residents should be monitoring conditions closely... Read More.

Sarasota County Tropical Storm Milton / Hurricane Helene Update, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m.: Sarasota County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Milton. We will provide updates as they become available.... Read More.

 TAMPA, Fla. - Tropical Depression Fourteen formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), and could pose a significant threat to Florida in the coming days.The... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeOctober 4, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FLNew contractor scams are popping up in Charlotte County, this time targeting businesses and construction materials suppliers.In the wake of any major storm... Read More.

The Charlotte County Emergency Management Office is working through response and recovery from storms, maintaining communication with local, state, and federal agencies.Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management on this website and social media for updates: Hurricane Helene Updates... Read More.