2026 Community Conversations: Hurricane Preparedness
Join the conversation with the National Hurricane Center, Sarasota County Emergency Management, and Florida Division of Emergency Management. Let's get ready together! * Personal and home preparation * Evacuation procedures * Shelter options and special needs * Vital resources * What to expect from national forecasting models in 2026 The event is FREE, but registration through Eventbrite is required. Questions for panel discussions will be collected through April 3, and can be submitted online at bit.ly/CCPanelQuestions [https://bit.ly/CCPanelQuestions]. Visit scgov.net/CommunityConversations [https://www.scgov.net/communityconversations] for updates on speakers and panel discussion topics, as they become available. EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. * 9-10 a.m.: Doors open. Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard * 10 a.m. to noon: Presentations and panel in auditorium * Noon to 1 p.m.: Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard NOTE: Attendees should arrive early to pass through the school security system. Transportation Assistance is available. To request this service, click Reserve a Spot to begin event registration. On the registration page, select your General Admission ticket(s), then add Transportation Assistance under Add-ons. HELPFUL LINKS * For general hurricane preparedness, visit scgov.net/BePrepared [https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness-6291] * Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertSarasotaCounty.com [https://www.alertsarasotacounty.com/] * Subscribe to Sarasota County Emergency Updates at scgov.net/ConnectWithUs [https://www.scgov.net/government/communications/connect-with-us] ----- Type: Public Event Topic: Hurricane Preparedness Organization: Sarasota County
