🚨 Evacuation
A, B, C, D, E zones — Siesta Key + Longboat Key are A-zone
Sarasota Emergency Management: 941-861-5000
🌀 City-specific profile
Sarasota Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Sarasota, Sarasota.
Design wind speed
150 mph
150 mph design wind speed
Max storm surge
Category 5
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
33%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$3,300
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Sarasota
- Major Gulf hurricanes (Ian 2022 Cat 5, Charley 2004)
- King tide + storm-surge combo flooding
- Brackish well-water intrusion
Notable storms in Sarasota history
- Hurricane Milton 2024 (Siesta Key landfall)
- Hurricane Helene 2024 (surge)
🛠 Prep window (May 1 – June 1)
- Schedule a wind-mitigation inspection — discount renews every 5 years.
- Test and deploy hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks.
- Service generator + stock 7-10 days of stabilized fuel.
- Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines.
- Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline.
- Confirm flood insurance is active (30-day waiting period).
Storm-prep professionals listed in Sarasota
Build your Sarasota storm-prep shortlist
Browse local listings for shutters, roofing, generators, wind-mitigation inspections, and tree service. Verify licenses, insurance, scope, and pricing before hiring.
Browse Sarasota professionals →City-specific planning profile. Confirm every property with FEMA, Sarasota emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.