2024 Hurricane Resources

As the 2024 Hurricane season draws near (running from June 1st to November 30th), I want to make sure my friends and neighbors in Charlotte and Sarasota county are equipped with essential information to stay prepared! As a Realtor, your property and your safety is my priority - whether you are in the process of buying or selling or not! I am fortunate enough in my career to vet our tons of resources and share the latest and greatest with you! It's crucial to recognize that even if your home or business is fortified against the direct impact of a storm, critical infrastructure systems such as electricity, water, sewer, roads, and public transportation may suffer severe disruption. Damage to these systems can impede your ability to restock supplies or receive assistance, with delays lasting from hours to days in areas affected by major storms and hurricanes. To safeguard yourself and your loved ones, please ensure you have the fundamental items outlined in the following checklist and #BePrepared. Following are important local links for Charlotte and Sarasota County, including links for Shelters, Evacuation Zones, Emergency News and Updates, and More:

Shelter and Evacuation Information:

· City of Venice 2024 Hurricane Guide: https://www.venicegov.com/home/showdocument?id=12339&t=638493906436570000

or here: City of Venice Hurricane Guide | Venice, FL: venicegov.com

· Venice Florida Hurricane Shelter Information: https://www.venicegov.com/government/fire/weather-and-disaster-information/hurricane-information/evacuation-and-shelter

· 2023 Charlotte County Disaster Guide: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/476/urlt/charlotte-county-disaster-planning-guide.pdf

· Charlotte County Know Your Zone: Information: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/know-your-zone.stml

· Red Cross "Find Open Shelters": https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Charlotte County Emergency Management Info:

· Charlotte County Emergency Management: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/

· Sign up for the "Alert Charlotte" Emergency Alert Program: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/alert-charlotte.stml

Sarasota County Emergency Management Info

· Sarasota Department of Emergency https://www.scgov.net/government/departments/emergency-services

· City of North Port Family Disaster Preparedness: https://www.northportfl.gov/City-Services-and-Safety/Emergency-Services/Emergency-Alerts-Notices

· Alert Sarasota Official notification system of Sarasota County: https://www.alertsarasotacounty.com/

· All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guide - Official Guide for Sarasota County: https://tbrpc.org/hurricane-resources/

Social Media, News, and Weather Information links:

· Charlotte County Emergency Management Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty

· Sarasota County Emergency Management Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sarasota-County-Emergency-Services-623466111005511/

· National Weather Service - Tampa Bay Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NWSTampaBay/

· NOAA NWS Weather Radio: NWR Transmitter Propagation (weather.gov) Venice - WWG59 162.400

· NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NWSNHC/

· National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ · ABC 7 Sarasota Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mysuncoast/

· ABC 7 Sarasota Weather: http://www.mysuncoast.com/weather/

· SNN Sarasota Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SuncoastNewsNetwork/

· SNN Sarasota Weather: http://www.snntv.com/

· NBC 2 Fort Myers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NBC2News/

· NBC 2 Fort Myers Weather: http://www.nbc-2.com/weather

· WINK News Fort Myers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WINKNewsTV/

· WINK News Fort Myers Weather: http://www.winknews.com/weather/

Use these at a glance pages to ensure you have all the supplies you need and emergency contacts at the ready. Want a printable version? Send me a message and I will send it to you directly. YourFavoriteOmar@kw.com