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Official Twitter of Sarasota County Emergency Services in @SRQCountyGov in Sarasota, Florida.

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Join Sarasota County Fire Department for an Open House TOMORROW, May 16 at Fire Station 23, 1930 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis.

Stop by from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to see fire apparatus, learn fire safety & more!
Learn more: https://t.co/KQD9vJJ0XF

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As of Sunday, April 19, 2026, a burn ban is now in effect for Sarasota County due to ongoing drought conditions and an increased risk for wildfires.

This means #SRQCounty residents cannot have any open fires of any types. Learn more: https://t.co/KQD9vJJyNd.

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We are grateful to our partners who attended and participated in the expo. A special thanks to the @NHC_Atlantic and @FLSERT for their presentations that shared valuable information on preparedness to our residents. Learn more: https://t.co/AMVmIlFQiU

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THANK YOU to all who joined us at the 2026 Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness event on April 11! Being READY TOGETHER is a community effort and you've already taken the first step.
📽️WATCH a recap of the event at the link below. #SRQCountyES

https://t.co/InmwKBoET2

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Join the experts at the Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness event TOMORROW, Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

Learn more about the speakers, what to expect & register at https://t.co/34yjjHU3NI.

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The Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness program on April 11 will be moderated by Sarasota County Emergency Services Director Rich Collins.

Learn more about the speakers and register to attend at https://t.co/34yjjHU3NI.

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Speakers for the Saturday, April 11, Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness event are announced!
• Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief.
• Kevin Guthrie, @FLSERT Director.
• Daniel Brown, @NHC_Atlantic Hurricane Specialist Unit Branch Chief.

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Questions for panel discussions will be collected through April 3, and can be submitted online: https://t.co/YQ1PmG9slk.
We hope to see you for our Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness event on April 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

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Join the conversation! Let's get 'ready together' for hurricane season.
Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.
More info: https://t.co/34yjjHU3NI.
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Officials will provide information on storm preparation, evacuation procedures, shelter options, community resources and updates on national forecasting models for 2026.
The event is free, but registration is required. Register through Eventbrite at https://t.co/hnEWwzhgVA.

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Sarasota County Fire Department officials advise using extreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices. More heating safety tips can be found here. #SRQCountyES

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Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather sheltering Feb. 24, 2026, for those individuals in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures. See thread below for details. ⬇️ #SRQCountyES

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Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Those who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind.

[SCG Emergency Services @scgovEOC]

Sarasota County Fire Department officials advise using extreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices. More heating safety tips can be found here. #SRQCountyES

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Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather sheltering Feb. 23, 2026, for those individuals in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures. See thread below for details. ⬇️ #SRQCountyES

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Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. Those who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers and limit skin exposure to the wind.