Hurricane season in Southwest Florida is June 1 - Nov. 30.

Know the difference between Watches and Warning!

Check out these important Links!  

Download the City of Venice 2024 Hurricane Guide, which includes a checklist for an emergency kit. 

When Waves Swell, are you prepared? Watch these Hurricane safety tips. 

Watch the National Hurricane Center's Cone of Uncertainty. 

Are you ready for the next hurricane? Prepare at ready.gov. 

Plan and prepare at FloridaDisaster.org.

Download Sarasota County's Emergency Preparedness Guide. 

Prepare your emergency kit by visiting our Emergency Kit Guide. 

Track storms in real time with NOAA. 

For evacuation information visit the City's guidance on Evacuation and Shelter. 

To find out your evacuation level visit the Sarasota County Evacuation Level Map. 

To find out your flood zone, check out our Flood Zone Map. 

Keep emergency contacts and disaster contacts available, by visiting our website Disaster Contact Information. 

Download What to Do Before and After a Disaster Brochure. 

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