Join Sarasota County and local, state and national partners for an important Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness. This free event will provide critical information to help you and your family stay safe during the 2025 hurricane season and beyond.

Learn more about everything from personal, pet and home preparations to evacuation procedures. Learn how to update your preparedness plan and hear the latest national forecasting models. You’ll hear directly from Sarasota County departments, the National Weather Service, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, local municipalities and more.

What to Expect:

• Expert advice on how to prepare your home and family for hurricane season.
• Information on local evacuation centers and evacuation routes.
• Resources for citizens making a family plan.
• Updates on the 2025 hurricane season forecasting.
• Q&A session with local officials and emergency management team members answering pre-submitted questions.