Sarasota County rolls out new high-water rescue equipment ahead of hurricane season

Sarasota County firefighters are preparing for the 2026 hurricane season with new equipment designed for high-water rescues.

After Helene and Milton, Sarasota County fortifies its storm rescue fleet

Stung by the devastation of back-to-back hurricanes, the Sarasota County Fire Department has updated its water rescue ...

Sarasota County Fire Department adds high-water rescue trucks and other new tools ahead of hurricane season

The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
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FEMA extends temporary housing for Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors but now they’ll have to pay rent

FEMA has announced that it's approved a six-month extension of direct temporary housing assistance for survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton who remain in FEMA-provided housing. Since Hurricanes ...

Hurricane Milton was not as destructive as expected, FEMA official says

Hurricane Milton plowed across Florida, knocking out power to more than 3 million customers, whipping up tornado warnings and ...