Tropical Storm Elsa information: Sarasota County

Manatee, Sarasota counties prepare for storm surge

Kimberly Kuizon reports

Ongoing updates from Sarasota County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.

SANDBAGS:

Sandbags will not be available Tuesday, July 6, county officials said.

EVACUATIONS:

No evacuations ordered.

CLOSINGS:

Tuesday's trash, recycling and yard waste pickups for City customers are CANCELED and have been rescheduled to Saturday. The city says to please bring in and secure collection bins, yard waste, outdoor furniture or any other loose items. More info: uqfh5.app.goo.gl/eeEX

SHELTERS:

No shelters have been opened.

SCHOOLS:

School is out for the summer. There are no changes to summer school schedules yet.

MORE INFORMATION:

You can get information directly from the Sarasota County EOC.

The city of North Port will open a call center for resident questions and concerns beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning until the need declines. The number to use is 941-429-7000.