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Sarasota County event urges residents to check evacuation zones ahead of 2026 hurricane season
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Summary
At a community preparedness event in Sarasota County, speakers urged residents to confirm whether they live in evacuation zones, start planning now and use the county's online address lookup (scgov.net/beprepared) as the 2026 hurricane season approaches in about 50 days.
At a community preparedness event in Sarasota County, a presenter urged residents to check whether they live in an evacuation zone and make a plan as the 2026 hurricane season approaches; the presenter said the season begins in about 50 days.
The presenter said the event covered hazards including storm surge, high winds and heavy rainfall and emphasized pre-storm steps residents can take. "We had a tremendous community preparedness event here today in Sarasota County," the presenter said, recommending that households identify evacuation routes and a safe destination ahead of an approaching storm.
A staff member thanked community participants and partner organizations for attending and directed residents to the county's online address lookup to find their evacuation level: scgov.net/beprepared. The staff member said, "Dan Brown did mention understanding your evacuation level," noting that the address tool will indicate the evacuation letter (A to E) for a given home.
Organizers framed the guidance as practical, near-term steps: confirm your evacuation zone, plan where you will go if ordered to leave, and gather essential supplies early. The presenters repeatedly advised that knowing your evacuation level is one of the easiest actions residents can take to prepare.
No formal votes or policy actions were recorded at the event. Organizers said the website contains more details about shelters and preparation checklists and encouraged residents to review materials well before the season begins.
