Sarasota County is calling for evacuations of Levels A and B
By Sarah Lindenberg,
3 days ago
SARASOTA COUNTY UTILITIES UPDATE :
"At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Sarasota County Public Utilities will begin shutting off potable water services and lift stations for wastewater services to our customers on Siesta Key and Casey Key. This precautionary measure protects the community’s infrastructure, which may be inundated by storm surge and high winds.
Sarasota County Public Utilities team members are prepared to deploy when conditions are safe and restore water services to those who are impacted. As a reminder, when potable water services return, these areas will be under a boil water notice. Please stay updated via our social media channels, local news channels, and by visiting scgov.net or calling 311 or 941-861-5000."
Evacuations:
Sarasota County is calling for evacuations of Levels A and B as well as manufactured communities or a mobile or boat home - EVACUATE. Those in Level C should be prepared to evacuate if the storm intensifies. Visit the Know Your Evacuation Level website to learn your level: www.scgov.net/beprepared [scgov.net] .
Self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the following locations:
Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota.
Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice.
Residents are limited to 10 bags per vehicle. Bags and sand will be provided. Individuals are asked to bring their shovels.
Transit:
Breeze Transit services including fixed route, OnDemand and the Siesta Key Trolley will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8. Breeze Plus will honor only medically-necessary trips and use all available resources to evacuate people. All Breeze Transit services will be closed, Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Original Story: Sunday 8:49pm Oct 6th:
Sarasota County says they will be calling for evacuations in levels A and potentially levels A and B ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Rich Collins, The Emergency Services Director said in a youtube post Sunday that the county will be calling for the evacuations starting tomorrow (Monday).
You can look up your Learn your evacuation level at:
Self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents Monday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., at the following locations:
Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St.
Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice
Residents are limited to 10 bags per vehicle. _______
The City of Venice will open its self-service sandbag station for residents on Monday, Oct. 7, starting at 8 a.m. at 252 Seaboard Ave. BOTH SAND AND BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SEABOARD LOCATION, and it will stay open after 5 p.m. Monday, as supplies last. Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.
Self-service sandbag stations are also available in the City of North Port at 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.
Sarasota County Schools Update:
Sarasota County Schools Closed Monday - Wednesday
All traditional public schools will be closed Monday - Wednesday, Oct. 7-9.
Sarasota County crews are focusing all efforts on removing Hurricane Helene debris and curbside materials from our community areas in Level A.
For community areas not in Evacuation Level A, all regular garbage, yard waste, and bulk collections are suspended through Wednesday, Oct. 9. Do not put out any materials for curbside collection.
Conditions will be assessed to determine when regular collections will resume after Wednesday, Oct. 9.
All recycling collections are suspended through the week of Oct. 11.
County Landfill Operations
To help our community expedite storm debris removal before the potential landfall of Hurricane Milton, Sarasota County is providing the option for community members in previously identified unincorporated county areas to take debris from their properties to the county landfill without incurring a fee. All disposal areas at the Central County Landfill are open* Monday, Oct.7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8:
Monday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Customers unloading by hand must arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Applicable disposal fees apply. Customers should expect increased wait times and please be patient.
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