The City of Venice has issued a Local State of Emergency today, Tuesday, Sept. 24

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

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1PM SEPT 24: The City of Venice has issued a Local State of Emergency today, Tuesday, Sept. 24, as Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Helene. This is an administrative action taken to request resources and support at the state and federal levels if needed. Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch.

City Hall and other City facilities are open to the public today and Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26.

FACILITY & SERVICE CLOSURES:

  • No trash, recycling or yard waste pickups for City of Venice starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, as the Sarasota County Landfill will be closed Thursday. Pickups of all materials will occur as usual on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
  • Humphris Park at the South Jetty will close as usual at 10 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) and remain closed starting Wednesday, until conditions improve as determined by the City.
  • Sarasota County schools will close at the end of today, Sept. 24, to allow for time to prepare schools that serve as emergency evacuation centers (shelters).

SAND DISTRIBUTION:
The City of Venice is offering a self-service sand station today and Wednesday, Sept. 24 and 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 252 Seaboard Ave. Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided.
BAGS ARE NOT AT THE SEABOARD LOCATION. Residents can either bring their own bags for sand, or pick up bags starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., or Venice Public Works, 1350 Ridgewood Ave. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.

EVACUATIONS & EVACUATION CENTERS
Sarasota County will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. Evacuation centers (shelters) in Sarasota County will open at noon Wednesday.
Community members can identify their evacuation level and the nearest evacuation on the county’s website:
Know Your Level: https://loom.ly/KkvV1ZI
Evacuation Center: https://loom.ly/BhRe-nw. If you need transportation to an evacuation center, or are medically dependent, call Sarasota County at 311.

Be prepared and stay informed!

✅ Secure items around your home before tropical storm winds and rain arrive. Unsecured outdoor items like furniture, trash carts, potted plants, or lawn ornaments can become projectiles in strong winds if left unsecured.

✅ Keep up to date on emergency information by registering to receive notifications at AlertSarasotaCounty.com. Monitor official local news sources, including the U.S. National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and venicegov.com.

✅ Residents in low-lying areas including Flamingo Ditch and Golden Beach may experience road flooding until the storm surge recedes. City stormwater crews are prepared to respond as soon as it is safe and conditions allow.

✅ If street flooding occurs: Do not attempt to drive or wade through flooded streets. Flood waters can present unseen hazards to both cars and individuals. Wait for flood waters to recede before attempting to drive.

✅ Have a disaster supply kit stocked with at least 7 days worth of nonperishable food, water, and necessary medication for each member of the household including pets.

✅ As a reminder for motorists traveling on and off Venice Island, the 3 bridges are NEVER locked in the “up” position, and remain accessible for vehicular traffic. Mariners are encouraged to tune in to NOAA and Coast Guard channels for the latest information.