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. To stay informed on recovery efforts and receive updates, sign up for our emergency newsletters athttps://loom.ly/8j8kovM
NEW SAT. EVENING SOUND AND VIDEO:
Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi gives an update Saturday afternoon on recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene and how Sarasota County is monitoring Tropical Storm Milton in the Gulf:
https://youtu.be/qAuoJrPmMVE
Debris Operations
As Tropical Storm Milton approaches Sarasota County, we encourage the community to start securing debris from Hurricane Helene. Debris collection trucks are working as safely and quickly as possible to remove debris from our area.
The impending storm presents additional challenges for our community and first responders. If possible, please secure debris to help prevent loose debris from becoming airborne in high winds, posing an additional danger.
Disaster Recovery Center Open
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at 2923 Ashton Road, Sarasota, is open today, Sat., Oct. 5, until 7 p.m., and tomorrow, Sun., Oct. 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The DRC offers services from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and Debby.