SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Information for Charlotte County damage assessments is found below. After every storm event, Manatee County conducts a series of assessments to facilitate recovery efforts and ensure community safety. To streamline and expedite the process, residents are encouraged to allow County staff, State agencies or FDEM representatives to inspect any damaged buildings. These individuals will be wearing visible local, State or Federal badges in order to distinguish them from scammers.