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As you already know, Hurricane Irma is on its way this weekend. This storm is one of the largest Hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic and must be taken seriously. It is important that you have a plan of action in place as well as a well stocked hurricane kit. Things you should include in your hurricane kit are water, batteries, flashlights, towels, non-perishable food items, important documents, medications and any other essential goods. Click here for a Disaster Planning Guide. Also, please don't forget to make a plan for your animals, or include their necessities in your hurricane kit. Click here for a Pet Emergency Kit Checklist!

Here are the State Emergency contacts. Below, I have included county specific information for Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.
  • The State Emergency Operations Center Media Line: 850-921-0217.
  • Follow @FLSert or @FLGovScott on Twitter for live updates on Hurricane Irma.
  • Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org to find information on shelters, road closures, and evacuation routes.
  • FEMA: 800-621-3362 (FEMA)
  • FDOT Road Conditions: 511


Shelter and Evacuation Information
Click here for the Sarasota County Evacuation Map and Shelter List

Sarasota County Emergency Management
Phone: (941)861-5000
 
Click here for the Charlotte County Evacuation Map and Shelter List
 
Charlotte County Emergency Management
Phone:  941.833.4000 
Message from Governor Scott
As Hurricane Irma approaches, I am urging every Floridian to get a plan and be prepared for potential life threatening impacts from the storm.  In anticipation of increased staffing needs at hurricane shelters statewide, I have issued a call to state employees across Florida encouraging them to volunteer in support of the state's emergency shelter mobilization efforts. Volunteer recruitment is one of our biggest needs right now.
 
Today, I am urging all Floridians to consider donating their time and effort to become a certified American Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer to help Floridians in need. Thousands of volunteers are needed to assist their efforts in response to this unprecedented storm.  In partnership with the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations, Floridians may sign up to assist in or operate shelters in response to Hurricane Irma impacts and preparation. I encourage any Floridian who is able to donate their time and effort to register today for American Red Cross certification at https://www.volunteerflorida.org/.  
 
For additional information regarding Hurricane Irma, please visit www.floridadisaster.org. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities please email irma@vounteerflorida.org.
 
Thank you,
 
Governor Rick Scott
 
As always, I greatly value all of your comments and emails. Please feel free to reach out to my office to share your thoughts or concerns, or if we can ever be of any assistance. I look forward to representing you this Legislative Session. 
 
Y our Friend and Neighbor,


Greg Steube
Proudly Serving Sarasota and Charlotte Counties
Contact Me:
6230 University Parkway                                                       326 Senate Office Building
Suite 202                                                                                    404 South Monroe Street
Sarasota, Florida 34240                                                         Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(941) 342-9162                                                                                             (850) 487-5023