Erika: Sarasota County information

Sarasota County is watching Tropical Storm Erika closely and plans to make a decision over the weekend about whether to declare a state of emergency.

In North Port, residents can register their phone numbers for important information announcements through this website: www.cityofnorthport.com.

Residents can pick up Sarasota County's Disaster Planning Guide from any city facility including the George Mullen Activity Center, the Morgan Family Community Center, City Hall, and the fire stations.