Emergency Alerts & Notices (2024)

Hurricane Milton recovery effort updates - Oct. 10

The Emergency Call Center is open and here to help! Call 941-429-7000 for assistance. We will be open until 5 p.m. today. We will also be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Tactical First-In Teams (T-FIT) have completed an initial assessment and cleared major roads and emergency routes in North Port.North Port Fire Rescue and North Port Police Department have resumed normal operations for emergency response.

Please continue to stay home if you don't have to travel.If you have to go out, please use extreme caution. Several traffic signals are not operational. In addition, downed powerlines, nails, debris and ponding in roads could cause serious problems for you or your car. If you come across ponding on our roadways, don't drive through it.

City staff are working to assess critical infrastructure and facilities. Department of Public Works crews are clearing trees and debris from roadways and water control structures, repairing potholes and replacing street signs. Utilities is working to address power outages at lift stations. There has been no interruption to City of North Port water and wastewater services.

Damage assessments

Site and property damage assessments will be conducted by City employees beginning Friday. These personnel will be operating in City of North Port-marked vehicles and have appropriate identification.Residents can report any storm damages by using an online form.

Damage assessment form

Trash and Recycling

The Solid Waste Division will be operating this week with the following schedule:

NO collection today, Thursday, 10/10
Regularly scheduled Wednesday 10/9 collection will occur on Friday, 10/11. This will be garbage only, no recycling.
Regularly scheduled Thursday and Friday collection will occur on Saturday, 10/12. This will be garbage only, no recycling.
Solid Waste will resume regular garbage collection schedule starting Monday, 10/14.

On Monday, Oct. 14, normal trash and recycling collection schedules will resume.

Bulk pickups, debris and yard waste

Bulk pickups are currently paused, and scheduling will resume on Monday, Oct. 21.

Thankfully, the City of North Port did not see the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton as previously forecasted. Essential debris management response resources are needed throughout the Southeast to address damage from Hurricane Helene in the Southwest, therefore the Department of Public Works will be managing storm debris internally. Yard waste pickup will be completed in conjunction with normal operations over the next several weeks.

Residents with manageable vegetative debris such as branches, twigs and leaves can place it in your store-bought container or our solid waste 95-gallon brown container, tie it in 4-foot lengths, or place it in brown paper bags for collection. Any small piles of vegetative debris will not be collected.

Those who place large piles of vegetative material on the road, please call for an estimate or go online to request a scheduled bulk collection by using your two free bulk pickups per fiscal year, with a limit of 5 cubic yards each.

City offices closed until Oct. 15

City Hall and other City offices will be closed until Tuesday, Oct. 15.This will allow time for City staff to continue recovery efforts and complete damage assessments for infrastructure, facilities and the community. It also includes the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 14.

Parks & Recreation facilities, athletic fields and parks are closed until further notice and will reopen once they pass a safety inspection.

Stay informed

Text NPStrong to 888-777 to receive City of North Port emergency text alerts.
Receive email updates from the City of North Port by subscribing atNorthPortFL.gov/Subscribe.
BookmarkNorthPortFL.gov/Alertsand check back for the latest info.
Register for emergency notifications atAlertSarasotaCounty.com.

WKDW is the official community radio partner of the City of North Port for emergency broadcast information. Visitwkdw975fm.comfor information and updates from the City of North Port during a hurricane or other emergency.

Storm Smart Safety Series

Check out the Storm Smart Safety Series video playlist below. Emergency Manager Stacy Aloisio shares helpful tips and suggestions to keep in mind.

Hurricane preparedness

Hurricane/Natural Disaster Resources

Access disaster preparedness resources atPrepareFL.com.
Visit theCity's Emergency Management pagefor additional resources and information.
Download Sarasota County'sEmergency Preparedness Guide(PDF,2MB).
GetWeather Ready Nation informationfrom NOAA.
Download theNorth Report Appto report issues, submit service requests and receive more important updates from the City.
Tune in to WKDW 97.5 FMfor emergency alerts from the City and ongoing storm information.
Make sureyour pets are set to gobefore a storm.
See illegal gouging happening during an emergency?Report it onlineor call(866) 966-7226.
Findemergency resources for businesses.
Learn about FEMA's flood map updates on ourFlood Information page.
Prepare your family and/or business for storm season by visiting FPL.com/Storm and access helpful resources, tips and guidelines to ensure you and your loved ones are ready when storms strike.

Hurricane Debris Collection

Separate debris into six categories:

Household hazardous waste
Electronics
Appliances
Construction & demolition debris
Vegetative debris
Everyday household trash

Helpful hints for hurricane debris collection:

Do not stack or lean debris near trees, poles, fire hydrants, meters, or other structures, as this can make removal difficult.
If there is no sidewalk, ditch, or utility line in front of your house, place debris at the edge of your property before the curb.
Debris should be placed curbside without blocking the roadway or storm drains.
Any debris placed from the sidewalk toward your property will not be picked up (no pickup zone).
Regular household trash and bagged debris will not be picked up with disaster debris. Follow your regular garbage removal schedule for those items.

Contact the Department of Public Works for more information at NorthPortFL.gov/SolidWaste or 941-240-8050.

FPL FAQ

Reporting and tracking an outage
Florida Power & Light Company understands that power outages can be an inconvenience. FPL provides tools for you to track outages and get updates on power restoration in your area. For faster access, download the FPL app from the App Store or Google Play, or text “App” to MyFPL (69375) to stay connected and informed with ease. You can also visit FPL.com to report or check the status of your outage.

How FPL restores your power
Florida Power & Light Company is dedicated to restoring your power safely and as quickly as possible after a storm. Our highly skilled restoration teams work around the clock, prioritizing critical infrastructure to ensure power is restored to your community. Click here to learn how FPL restores power. Additionally, the company urges you to always be aware of potential safety hazards, especially before, during and after severe weather. Find tips on how to prepare on FPL.com/Storm.

Hurricane Recovery Resources

Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Fund

The Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Fund has been established by United Way of South Sarasota County to assist individuals and families in North Port who have experienced an unbudgeted and unexpected expense, a layoff, unexpected loss of income or other financial hardship due to Hurricane Ian. Eligible expenditures would include basic needs such as rent or mortgage, utilities, or minor essential home repairs.

Residents interested in seeking assistance from this fund should call Social Services at 941-429-3700 to be pre-screened by staff.

Resilient SRQ

The Housing Recovery Program interest survey is now closed.

For more information about Resilient SRQ, Sarasota County's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program, visit ResilientSRQ.net.

FEMA & SBA assistance

For questions about your FEMA Individual Assistance application, call the FEMA Helpline(800) 621-3362. For questions about your Small Business Administration assistance application, call the SBA Helpline(800) 659-2955.

Are you curious about how to appeal a determination letter from FEMA? Please seeEight Tips for Appealing a FEMA Determination Letter.(PDF,90KB)

Resources for Home
Find resources that can help you and your loved ones recover from Hurricane Ian.

Resources for Business
Find resources to help your business get back on its feet.

How You Can Help
Learn how you can help the North Port community.

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