Hurricane Helene Strengthens as it... Read More.

Sarasota County Evacuation Orders Tuesday, September 24Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Sept. 25), an evacuation order will be in place for Level A, manufactured communities, and those in the following neighborhoods:Fort... Read More.

Sarasota County Declares Local State of Emergency, and Plans for Evacuations on Wednesday SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and because of the expected intensification of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, Sarasota... Read More.

Helena Update 11:00 AMCharlotte County Florida has ordered Evacuations for Barrier islands, Low-lying and flood prone areas, Manufactured homes, and homes that don’t meet 1995 building codes.​For information on the... Read More.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Hurricane Watch for Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay, ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9.The system is forecasted to move through the northwestern Caribbean Sea tonight... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency ManagementSept. 23 Early Evening Update | Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is expected to intensify overnight and become Tropical Storm Helene and is now expected a become a major hurricane before landfall... Read More.

Due to the current U.S. National Weather Service forecast, self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the following locations:... Read More.