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Hurricane Preparation
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City of Venice Hurricane Guide for 2025
Sarasota County Emergency Preparedness Guide
Recently, a Kingsnake was spotted on a lanai in the Venetian. It was quickly identified as such and not the Coralsnake, both of which are pictured here. An excellent guide to all snakes that may be seen in this part of Florida is here.
Articles
City of Venice Report on Hurricane Helene and Milton
Flooding, Storm Damage in Sarasota June 12, 2024
Run from the Water, Hide from the Wind
What is La Nina and Why Should We Care?
Hurricane Readiness and Response to Hurricane Ian. (one hour)
How a Hurricane Forms (2:22)(2019)
Why Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger? (6:46) (2022)
Why Do Hurricanes Form Off the Coast of Africa? (2:17) (2022)
Hurricane Ian Time Lapse Storm Surge Ft. Myers (1:00) (2022)
Hurricane Ian Lays Waste to Florida (7:45) (2022)
Emergency Call Center Overview (3:11)
Emergency Call Center Overview 2
Hurricane Idalia Damage (August 2023)
See new VGRC Community Association HRT Facebook Page
Venice Damage Idalia August 2023
Important Contact Info
You can email the leader of the Hurricane Response Team at maryraufoster@gmail.com
Contact List — Venice City Management/Utilities
Past Hurricanes
Hurricane Preparation Letters to Community
Hurricane Season Continues: September Lookout Published September 3, 2024
Weather Alert and Caution Published June 11, 2024
Reminder Hurricane Information and Preparation Meeting: June 17 Published June 7, 2024
Venetian Hurricane Information and Prepartion Meeting: June 17th Published May 31, 2024
Plan; Don’t Panic Published May 24, 2024