Sarasota County Emergency Management
Flash Report #157 Updates listed in blue.
Flash Reports Issued Monday, Wednesday, Friday only
September 16, 2020
Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: COVID-19
Situation
Weather Update
Risks
Watches/Warnings/Advisories: •Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EDT Thursday for coastal Levy and coastal Citrus counties. •Rip Current Statement remains in effect until 8 PM EDT Thursday for Pinellas county southward through Lee county
Tropical: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to issue advisories on Hurricane Sally which made landfall in Alabama at 5:45 AM this morning as a Category 2 hurricane. The NHC is also issuing advisories on Hurricane Paulette, Hurricane Teddy, and Tropical Storm Vicky, all located over the central and eastern Atlantic Ocean. The NHC is also tracking a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa which has a 70% chance of development over the next 5 days. None of these systems pose an immediate threat to Florida, but will be closely monitored over the coming days. For more information visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
Severe Weather: There is a marginal risk of strong to severe wind gusts in addition to a threat of tornadoes across Levy county as Sally's outer rain bands move into the Big Bend region later this evening.
Lightning Risk: Moderate. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected for the next several days.
Heat Stress: Low to moderate through Friday with heat index values around 100 degrees each day. Remember, exposure to full sun can increase the heat index by 15 degrees.
Fire Danger: Low. Find your county here.
River Flooding: Minor river flooding is occurring on the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park, and Cypress Creek at Worthington Gardens. The Peace River at Bartow is forecast to remain right around Minor Flood stage into Thursday. A few other rivers remain in Action Stage. For more details visit https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=TBW.
Discussion
The threat of minor coastal flooding will continue across Levy and Citrus counties during the next couple of afternoon high tide cycles. There is also a marginal risk for strong to damaging wind gusts and perhaps a tornado across Levy county tonight as Sally's outer rain bands move into the Big Bend region. Otherwise, deep tropical moisture on the east and southeast side of Sally will persist across the Florida peninsula through the week leading to the possibility of locally heavy rainfall from scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms that develop each day, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
3-Day Forecast Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near the coast this morning then scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms everywhere in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Thursday...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near the coast in the morning, then scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms everywhere in the afternoon and evening. Highest rain chances north of Interstate 4. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Friday...Partly cloudy in the morning with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near the coast, then mostly cloudy with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms everywhere in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Extra Latest Hour-by-Hour Forecast: https://go.usa.gov/xvUn4 and then click a location on the map and scroll down for the forecast. For the latest information on the tropics, visit the National Hurricane Center Know the Signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Download the CDC Heat Stress App for current conditions at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html
Situation Sarasota County is reporting 7,709 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 7,644 Sarasota County residents and 65 non-Florida residents. There have been 241 deaths reported in Sarasota County to date. Confirmed cases range in age from 0 to 104, with 3,500 men and 4,018 women testing positive with a median age of 44. There have been 89,811 people tested for COVID-19 to date in Sarasota County with a nine (9) percent positive return rate.
The Florida Department of Health is currently reporting a total of 671,201 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida.
A State-run, Walk-up COVID-19 testing site at the Robert Taylor Community Center is for anyone regardless of symptoms. The site operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The state-operated community testing site located at the UTC mall closed Friday, September 11, 2020. The State of Florida Emergency Management Division is investigating alternative locations for this state-run community testing site. No new location has been determined at this time. Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center continues to encourage adherence to the Governor's recommendations and the Florida Department of Health Public Health Advisories.
The Public Health Advisory provides the following recommendations:
1. All individuals in Florida should wear masks in any setting where social distancing is not possible, unless any of the following apply: o A child is under two years of age; o An individual has one or more medical conditions or disabilities that prevent wearing a face covering; o An individual is obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service; o An individual works in a profession where use of a face covering will not be compatible with the duties of the profession; or o An individual is engaged in outdoor work or recreation with appropriate social distancing in place.
2. All individuals over the age of 65 and all individuals of any age with high-risk health conditions should limit personal interactions outside of the home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
3. All individuals should refrain from participation in social or recreational gatherings of more than 50 people. For all gatherings of fewer than 50 people, individuals should practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least six feet from each other and wearing a face covering.
Coronavirus Density Map
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Current data as provided by: Sarasota County Health Department S t b 16th 9 00 September 16th, 9:00 am Heat Map Data is positive COVID-19 cases for the last 14 days.
Sarasota County Trends
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Sarasota County Overview
7709 241 588 Sarasota County Cases Sarasota County Deaths Sarasota County Total Hospitalized
Number of People Tested in Sarasota County Sarasota County Average Age COVID-19 Positive 82105 7644 44 Negative Positive Average Age of COVID Positive Cases in Sarasota County Since June 10
Daily Percent of Positive Labs - Sarasota Percent of Positive Labs - Sarasota
7-Day Avg. 6/08/20: 1.0% 7-Day Avg. 6/15/20: 2.1% 7-Day Avg. 6/22/20: 6.5% 7-Day Avg. 6/29/20: 9.0% 7-Day Avg. 7/06/20: 11.1% 7-Day Avg. 7/13/20: 9.1% 7-Day Avg. 7/20/20: 7.8% 7-Day Avg. 7/27/20: 7.0% 7-Day Avg. 8/03/20: 5.4% 7-Day Avg. 8/10/20: 5.6% 7-Day Avg. 8/17/20: 5.3% 7-Day Avg. 8/24/20: 3.2% 7-Day Avg. 8/31/20: 2.5% 7-Day Avg. 9/07/20: 3.1% 7-Day Avg. 9/14/20: 2.6%
Sarasota County Positivity Rate Since Testing Began 8.56%
Cumulative Positivity Rate - Sarasota County
New Cases in Sarasota (weekends are one entry) COVID-19 testing data collected by the Florida Department of Health is subject to change, as verification continually takes place. Removing duplicate test results, and authenticating names and home addresses are among the reasons that data can shift from day to day. This removal of duplicate test results is why a negative number may be shown.
Healthcare System Data
Hospitalization Rates - Sarasota County
ICU Rates - Sarasota County
Sarasota County Hospitals Include: Sarasota County Hospital Beds in Use
Sarasota Memorial, Doctors, Venice (Bayfront), and Englewood
Sarasota County Hospital Beds 1406 Total Number of Beds 865 Number of Beds in Use 31 Number of Hospital Beds in Use for COVID-19 834 Number of Hospital Beds in Use for Other Reasons
Sarasota County ICU Beds in Use Sarasota County ICU Beds 114 Total Number of ICU Beds 67 Number of ICU Beds Occupied 4 Number of ICU Beds in Use for COVID-19 63 Number of ICU Beds in Use for Other Reasons
Elder Care Facilities (data updated M, W, F at approx. 3pm)
120 Facilities Being Tracked Licensed COVID-19 Beds Related Deaths Current Confirmed Cases Residents + Staff 8434 143 Census (Residents + Staff) Under Investigation Total Total 5730 1132 354 Total Total Total
Confirmed Cases Number Confirmed Still Negative Tests (Resident Only) in Facility 21057 541 59 Total Total Total
Florida Cases Overview
67 663234 7967 671201 Total Counties Florida Residents Non-Resident Total
COVID-19 Case Overview in State of Florida
5268 233599 5561 418806 Traveled Contact w. Travel and Contact Under Investigation Confirmed w. Confirmed Negative vs. Positive Results in State of Florida
Positivity Rate - Florida
Financial Impacts
$8,017,634.51 $506,893.00 Total Disaster Estimates Loss of Revenue Estimates
Logistics - Mission Requests to State
Private Entity Resource Requests Government Entity Requests 372 5
Submitted to State
Personal Protective Equipment Distributed q p
N95 Masks Distributed KN95 Masks Distributed Surgical Masks Cloth Masks Gloves 61629 34155 545525 149770 183740
Gowns Hand Sanitizer (1-Gal.) 40823 530
Sarasota County Actions The County Administrator extended the emergency declaration through September 17, 2020. The EOC will continue to monitor this dynamic situation and support government operations and partners to ensure resources are available when needed. If you are assigned to the EOC or are called to report, you will receive a health screening before entering the building. Please remember to complete a Daily Disaster Logs and follow submission instructions from your Disaster Log representative. Yard Waste pick up has resumed effective Monday August 3rd. Continue to provide PIO support for State Drive-Thru Testing Site. Curbside permitting services are now offered at both 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota and 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. All visitations at Admin. and BOB are by appointment only. Visitor prescreenings are being conducted prior to entrance.
Essential Elements of Information
7967 Declared Declared Declared Level 1 29624865 Non-Florida Resident Cases Local State of Emergency State of Emergency Federal Emergency State EOC Activation Global Cases
12939 08/31 236431 10959 698 4991093 Florida Deaths Schools Reopening Currently Monitored Text Alert Opt-ins Contact Center Calls Number of People Tested (FL) Answered Daily Total M-F
663234 182 1 09/17/20 2 minutes, 22 6600566 Florida Resident Cases Parks Open Libraries Closed LSE Expiration seconds USA Cases
Directors Events and/or activities involving face to face public contact beyond daily operations should be routed through Advanced Planning at the Emergency Operations Center by emailing plans to [email protected] Finance and Administration requests all directors to help procurement prioritize requests. Reminder for all departments to send any communications through [email protected]. Public Records Request continue to come in and departments are responsible for responding in a timely fashion. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of the spread of COVID-19 and personal protective measures to reduce or prevent influenza like illnesses. Any information regarding employee communications and messaging coordinate with Sarasota County Human Resources Department. All department and agencies with potential press releases coordinate with Sarasota County Communications Department by calling 861-NEWS or [email protected]. If the situation escalates, Flash Reports will be replaced with Situation Reports.
All Agencies and Partners Please ensure that all field personnel that do not receive e-mail communications are informed of daily updates and are provided the Florida Department of Health and CDC information links to ensure proper protective measures are taken. For COVID-19 text updates from Sarasota County Government, text SRQCOVID19 to 888777.
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Prepared By: Joseph Gentile Approved By: Scott Montgomery