Hurricane preparations are underway in Sarasota

Hurricane preparations are underway in Sarasota.

Plenty of people have been fortified and prepping, they said they’ve seen the damage a hurricane can do, and they’re not taking any chances.

North Port says it has suspended its emergency services until further notice do to the dangers presented by the winds from Hurricane Ian. They say if you call 911, your call will be logged and units will respond when it is safe to do so.

Uber says that if you need transportation to a shelter in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee Counties, it will offer a free $30 ride. In the “Payment” section of the Uber app, enter code IANRELIEF for a trip to any of the shelters listed on the Florida disasters website.

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— Javi Correoso (@javicorreoso) September 27, 2022

People were at Lido Beach on Monday but only to take quick breaks before getting back to prepare for Hurricane Ian.

Sandy Palazzo has dealt with hurricanes and tropical storms in the past, she’s seen flooding and been stuck without power for days.

When she pulled up to the beach on Monday, she had a trunk full of sandbags that she got from the county.

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