Hurricane Helene: Sarasota County updates & information

Sarasota County Evacuations:

Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. An evacuation order will also be in place for the following neighborhoods:

  • Fort Creek in Englewood
  • Curry Creek in Venice
  • Hatchett Creek in Venice

Evacuation centers in Sarasota County will open at noon on Wednesday.

Sarasota County Closings:

The following will be closed in Sarasota County:

  • Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday to prepare for the storm's impact.
  • Libraries and the History Center are closed. Once libraries hours resume, items may be returned and holds may be picked up. Sarasota County has a fines free library system. Fees may be applied to the library account for damaged items and items not returned. The digital library is open for access to eBooks, audiobooks, articles and more.
  • The Tax Collector’s Office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. While offices are closed, customers can find information about services and complete many transactions here.
  • The Property Appraiser’s office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. 

Sarasota County Sandbags:

Sandbags will be available to county residents on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at three locations.

  • Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd.
  • Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot), 2700 12th St.
  • South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road

North Port

The city of North Port is offering a self-serve sandbag station until supplies last.

  • Larry Thoennissen Athletic Fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way

Bags and sand will be available while supplies last, with a limit of 10 bags per vehicle. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels.

Venice

The city of Venice will offer a self-service sand station Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 252 Seaboard Ave. 

Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided. Residents can either bring their own bags or pick up bags through 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, and starting again at 8 a.m. Sept. 24-25, at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., or Venice Public Works, 1350 Ridgewood Ave. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.

Sarasota County Schools:

All traditional public schools will be closed for normal school operations from Wednesday, September 25 through Friday, September 27 due to the storm. This includes all after-school activities. 

Sarasota County More Information:

Click here for more information from Sarasota County Emergency Management.

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