Hurricane/Tropical Storm Eta

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HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM ETA

November 7-13, 2020

AFTER ACTION REPORT

December 15, 2020

(updated with Social Media March 2021)

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ADMINISTRATIVE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The title of this document is Sarasota County Hurricane/Tropical Storm Eta Event After Action Review.

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4. Points of Contact:

Edward J. McCrane Jr. Emergency Management Chief Sarasota County Emergency Management 6050 Porter Way Sarasota, FL 34232 941-861-5495 941-861-5501 [email protected]

Ryan Murphy Planning Situation Unit Leader Sarasota County Emergency Management 6050 Porter Way Sarasota, FL 34232 941-861-5032 941-861-5501 [email protected]

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CONTENTS Administrative Handling Instructions ...... 2 Contents ...... 3 Executive Summary ...... 4 Section 1: Event Overview ...... 5 Event Details ...... 6 Participating Organizations ...... 7 Section 2: Summary ...... 8 Timeline of Event14...... 10 Preliminary impact assessment ...... 12 Section 3: Areas for Improvment ...... 17 Appendix A: Lessons Learned ...... 18 Appendix B: Acronyms ...... 18 Appendix C: Flash Reports ...... 19 Appendix D: Social Media ...... 20

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Hurricane Eta was a devastating Category 4 hurricane that caused heavy damage across parts of Central America in early November 2020. The record-tying twenty-eighth named storm, twelfth hurricane and fifth major hurricane of the extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Eta originated from a vigorous tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean Sea on October 31. The system rapidly organized as it progressed west, with the cyclone ultimately becoming a Category 4 hurricane on November 3. With a peak intensity of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a pressure of 923 mbar, it was the third most intense November Atlantic hurricane on record, behind the 1932 Cuba hurricane and Hurricane Iota, which formed just two weeks later. Some weakening took place as the system made landfall near Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, late that same day. Eta rapidly weakened to a tropical depression as it meandered across Central America for two days, before moving north over water.

The storm later reorganized over the Caribbean as it accelerated toward Cuba on November 7, making a second landfall on the next day. Over the next five days, the system moved erratically, making a third landfall in the Florida Keys, on November 9, before slowing down and making a counterclockwise loop in the southern Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Cuba, with the storm's intensity fluctuating along the way. After briefly regaining hurricane strength on November 11, the system weakened back to a tropical storm once more, before making a fourth landfall on Florida on the next day and proceeding to accelerate northeastward. Eta subsequently became extratropical on November 13, before dissipating off the coast of the Eastern United States on the next day.

The purpose of this report is to analyze the preparedness and response to this event, identify strengths to be maintained and built upon, identify potential areas for further improvement, and support development plans of corrective actions.

Major Strengths The major strengths identified during this event are as follows:

• The first major strength identified was the working relationship and cooperation between all parties involved. All members of the team were prepared to perform their role in the preparation and response

• This event provided an opportunity for utilizing the virtual EOC process created due to the mitigation requirements for COVID-19.

• Another Major strength was the truly outstanding support provided the Communications Department utilizing Zoom to provide virtual press conferences for local media as well as Facebook live and other social media platforms for the public.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) Sarasota County Emergency Management AFTER ACTION REPORT Hurricane/Tropical Storm Eta SECTION 1: EVENT OVERVIEW Event Details Event Name: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Eta Type of Event: Tropical Storm Event Start Date: Nov 7, 2020 Event End Date: Nov 13, 2020 Duration: 5 days Location: Various locations in Sarasota County

EOC & 911 County Emergency Operations Center, 6050 Porter Way Sarasota, FL 34232

Shelter Management Headquarters None used

GP and Pet Shelters None used

Mission: Tropical Storm preparedness and response

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Capabilities o Public Warning & Emergency Protective Measures o 911 Dispatch & Call Taking o Evacuation planning o Damage Assessment Teams & Process o Media & Public Information Management o Call Center, Rumor Control & Public Communication o Coordination with partner agencies o Coordination with National Weather Service

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Participating Organizations

Sarasota County Government

Sarasota County Emergency Management

Sarasota County Fire Department

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

Sarasota County Public Works

Sarasota County Public Utilities (Stormwater)

Sarasota County Auxiliary Communications Service

American Red Cross

Salvation Army

Sarasota Agricultural Recovery Team

City of Venice

City of Sarasota County Government City of North Port

Town of Longboat Key

Sarasota County School Board

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SECTION 2: SUMMARY Capabilities and Activities The capabilities identified below were demonstrated during this event.

Command:  Provide update and request support  Test communications at all levels  Recommend Emergency Protective Measures Logistics:  Identify logistics support needs  request john boats from county departments

Planning:

 Produce Flash Reports Response Operations:  Shelter planning

Recovery Operations: Neighborhood Points of Distribution  Check equipment

Damage Assessment:  Stage teams for deployment

911 Dispatch and Public Safety Communications  Stage back-up shifts for continues operations ESF-14 Public Information:  Staffing of Joint Information Center (JIC)  Management of Media  Test communications process w/JIC Health & Human Services Operations: Information Technology:  Support procedures for 911 & EOC Call Center

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 Field calls from residents  Provide information on trends & frequently asked questions to command. Auxiliary Communications Service:  ARES deployment procedures  Utilization of jump kits  Utilize shelter antenna’s  Utilize HF communication links  Provide ARES Richard support to EOC American Red Cross Chapter:

 Provide Mass care planning and support ESF 6 virtually .

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Timeline of Events

Timeline: Friday Nov 5 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TD Eta Flash Report #1 sent

Saturday Nov 6 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TD Eta Flash Report #2 sent • National Weather Service sent briefing

Sunday Nov 7 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TD Eta Flash Report #3 sent

Monday Nov 8 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TD Eta Flash Report #4 sent • TS Eta Flash Report #5 sent

Monday Nov 9 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TS Eta Flash Report #6 sent

Tuesday Nov 10 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • TS Eta Flash Report #7 sent • TS Eta Flash Report #8 sent • NWS Tampa Bay 11PM Email Briefing • Tropical Storm Warnings and Storm Surge Watches Issued • 10:30 PM to 11/11/2020 6:30 AM EST for Sarasota County, FL: Threat Continues to Increase from Tropical Storm Eta.

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Wednesday Nov 11 • EOC at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19) • Storm Surge Warning from 11/11 10:35 AM EST until further notice Sarasota County • EOC activation Level 1 for TS Eta at 11 AM • Wednesday 7 AM NWS/EM Webinar for Eta • NWS Ruskin 1 PM Tropical Storm Eta Briefing • City-Constitutional Call - TS Eta Update 2 PM • County leadership team call conducted at 3 PM • TS Eta – Sent Notice to be on Standby for Possible Activation of Shelter staff • Governor signs Executive Order 20-278 TS Eta • TS Eta Flash Report #9 sent • NWS Ruskin 6 PM Tropical Webinar • ALL HAZARDS LIKELY for Sarasota County, FL: AS THREAT IS QUICKLY INCREASING FROM TROPICAL STORM ETA 11/11 4:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST • Local State of Emergency Declaration signed for TS ETA • Tornado Warning from 11/11/2020 11:54 AM to 12:30 PM EST for Sarasota County, FL

Thursday Nov 12 • Tropical Storm Warning Cancelled 11/12/2020 4:28 AM EST for Sarasota County • 11/12/2020 4:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST for Sarasota County, FL: Tropical Storm Eta moves onshore near Cedar Key • Storm Surge Warning cancelled from 11/12/2020 4:49 AM for Sarasota County • EOC back at Level 2 (Partial for Covid-19)

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Preliminary Impact Assessment

The following are known road and stormwater issues/conditions related to TS Eta.

Roads: •There were a few traffic signals that temporarily lost power, but all have been restored. •A few trees were down across roads and have been cleared. •All moveable bridges are locked in the down position and passable for automotive/pedestrian traffic only. Bridges will not open for boat traffic until conditions are cleared by the USCG. •Manasota Beach Road north of Blind Pass Park: Road under water and closed by Sarasota County. •North Casey Key Road ½ mile north of Blackburn Point Road: Rocks and other water/wind borne debris across road. Equipment staged nearby for early morning or emergency clearing. •2120 Casey Key Road: Middle of “MidKey” site sandbags have washed out. Around 10pm there was roughly 2ft from the edge of pavement to a 6ft bluff along the shoreline. Expect road to be compromised overnight. Staff are onsite monitoring conditions. Early am assessment will help define outcomes. The adjacent watermain has been shutdown to avoid collateral losses in the event the road collapses. Affected residents were notified by reverse 911. The Casey Key Association was also notified.

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•Ringling Causeway at Bird Key: Road under water and closed by City of Sarasota •Siesta Drive west of north bridge between Flamingo and Norsota: Road under water and closed by City of Sarasota •Webber Street @ Greendale Drive: Road under water but passable. •McIntosh Road just north of Bahia Vista @ Phillippi Creek: Road under water but passable. •Beach Road @ Siesta Beach Park: Road under water but passable. •North Orange Ave between 17th and 19th Streets: Road under water and closed by City of Sarasota

Stormwater: •Map of cumulative rainfall amounts as of the time of this email is below. Rough average of 4 inches but varies by location. One station at Sarasota High School is reporting 9.62 inches but may be in error based on surrounding station data. •Surge and high tide appears to have peaked in the coastal areas roughly 1 to 2 ft above normal high tide. A majority of road flooding is due to this condition coinciding with high tide around 2100hrs on 11/11. Road flooding should subside with the outgoing tide through 0400 hrs. on 11/12 and reduced rainfall. A few 7-day water level graphs are provided below for reference.

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•No structure flooding has been reported at this time. •Other flood control sites (i.e. Celery Fields and Bahia Vista “levee”) are being operated to manage floodwaters with tidal conditions. •Main C at the Celery Fields has a water level of 16.17 ft. The system has freeboard up to approx. 21 ft.

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7-Day Water Level Graphs

Lemon Bay at Indian Mound Park

Roberts Bay at US41

Venice Inlet

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SECTION 3: AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Area for Improvement: Tropical storm Eta track forecast and spaghetti models were all over the place. County EM initially ramped up but relaxed on Saturday when the track shifted away from Florida. This caused EM to lose a day of preparation.

Key Recommendation Maintain preparedness posture for a storm that is in the Gulf and do not relax until the storm threat is past our area.

Area for Improvement: Not all residents registered in Alert Sarasota County

Key Recommendation: Conduct Alert Sarasota County campaign with communications and use social media to promote registration of Alert Sarasota County to residents.

Area for Improvement: Availability of Trained Evac Center staff

Key Recommendation: Continue to work with Department Directors to have more employees assigned to evacuation center teams. Due to COVID-19 develop an online evacuation center training course.

Primary Areas for Improvement

Throughout the event, several opportunities for improvement in Sarasota County’s ability to respond to the incident were identified. The primary areas for improvement, including recommendations, are contained in this report

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APPENDIX A: LESSONS LEARNED Overall, the response to this event was deemed very successful by all responders. The level of participation by various local agencies also strengthened the relationships and established new partnerships within the county.

APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS

Table F.1: Acronyms Acronym Meaning

AAR After Actions Review ACS Auxiliary Communications Service ESF Emergency Support Function FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency IAP Incident Action Plan ICS Incident Command System JIC Joint Information Center JIS Joint Information System PIO Public Information Officer POV Privately Owned Vehicles PSN People with Special Needs SCEM Sarasota County Emergency Management SpNS Special Needs Shelters TFIT Tactical first-In teams

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APPENDIX C: FLASH REPORTS

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Flash Report #1

November 5, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Depression Eta

Watch, Warnings, Advisories Situation None The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19).

Tropical Depression Eta Possible Impacts • The center of Eta is located about 60 miles west of La Ceiba , Honduras, moving north northwest at 8 mph. • Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, and Eta should re gain tropical storm intensity on Friday over the Caribbean. Medium threat of gusty • Eta will move into the Gulf of Honduras tonight and turn northeastward on Friday. Eta will approach the Cayman Islands winds, storm surge, flash and Cuba this weekend and the Florida Straits early next week. flooding and tornadoes. • However , the details on the track and intensity will remain uncertain until the system reorganizes over water Friday. • Once the storm is near the Florida Straits, Eta may move westward into the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Florida Outlook: • Prior to any impacts from Eta, locally heavy rainfall in association with a stalled front will be possible across South Flori da and the Keys

through the end of the week. 1 3” of rain, locally 3 5” will be possible through Saturday. • As Eta approaches, heavy rainfall will become likely again across South Florida and the Keys. 7 day rainfall totals (including the heavy rain this week) could approach a widespread 6 12” with localized totals of 15 ”+. 3 5” over 7 days are possible farther north along the East Coast. • Additional impacts, such as tornadoes, storm surge, and strong winds, are still uncertain . More details should clear up once the system becomes reorganized. • Beyond 5 days, the system may need to be monitored farther north in the state, but this remains highly uncertain.

Thunderstorm Risk

Sarasota County Actions Sarasota County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Rainfall Risk Tropical Depression Eta. EM is conducting conference calls with partners and receiving weather briefings from the National Weather Service. Plans are being made in the event that Evacuation Centers Myakka River need to open; however, no decision has been made yet. Invites to necessary meetings and Command calls will be sent as needed.

Water Atlas

Directors Begin your DDPP actions for 96-72 hours pre-event. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates. Radar

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Flash Report #2

November 6, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Depression Eta

Watch, Warnings, Advisories Situation None The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19).

Tropical Depression Eta Possible Impacts • The center of Eta is located about 115 miles east of Belize City, moving northeast at 7 mph. • Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, and Eta should re gain tropical storm intensity tonight. Medium threat of gusty • Eta will be near Cuba on Saturday night or Sunday, then be near or over South Florida and the Keys Sunday night into Monday. winds, storm surge, flash • Once the storm is near the Florida Straits, Eta may move westward into the eastern Gulf of Mexico flooding and tornadoes. • Eta will begin turning more toward the northwest on Tuesday. • The forecast remains somewhat uncertain. Disorganized systems tend to be difficult to forecast due to possible erratic movements and center reformations. • The forecast in the Gulf of Mexico remains highly uncertain, but areas farther north in the state should continue to monitor.

Florida Outlook: • It is important to NOT focus on the exact track of Eta. Impacts will extend well beyond the cone away from the center. • Heavy rainfall and flash flooding will be the primary threat from Eta across South Florida and the Keys. • 7 day rainfall totals could approach a widespread 6 10” with localized totals of 15 ”+ in South Florida and the Keys. Northward to the I 4 corridor,

rainfall totals of 2 4” with localized totals over 6” are possible. • Tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Sunday afternoon in the Keys and South Florida, but will likely begin late Sunday night. • Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watches could be issued or tonight for parts of South Florida and the Keys. • Isolated tornadoes will also be possible in any of the outer bands, possibly beginning as early as Saturday night into Sunday across South Florida and the Keys. • 1 3’ of storm surge is possible across South Florida and the Keys. The surge threat farther north remains unknown. Thunderstorm Risk • Beach erosion and dangerous rip currents from very high surf are expected along the East Coast. • This system could impact other parts of the state farther north. However, details there become highly uncertain.

Sarasota County Actions EOC will be partially staffed through the weekend. Sarasota County Rainfall Risk Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Tropical Depression Eta. EM is conducting conference calls with partners and receiving weather briefings from the National Weather Service. Myakka River Plans are being made in the event that Evacuation Centers need to open; however, no decision has been made yet. Invites to necessary meetings and Command calls will be sent as needed. Water Atlas

Directors Begin your DDPP actions for 72-48 hours pre-event. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates.

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Flash Report #2

November 6, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Depression Eta

Watch, Warnings, Advisories Situation None The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19).

Florida Outlook:

• It is important to NOT focus on the exact track of Eta. Impacts will extend well beyond the cone away from the center. • Heavy rainfall and flash flooding will be the primary threat from Eta across South Florida and the Keys. • 7 day rainfall totals could approach a widespread 6 10” with localized totals of 15 ”+ in South Florida and the Keys. Northward to the I 4 corridor, rainfall totals of 2 4” with localized totals over 6” are possible. • Tropical storm force winds could begin as early as Sunday afternoon in the Keys and South Florida, but will likely begin late Sunday night. • Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watches could be issued or tonight for parts of South Florida and the Keys. • Isolated tornadoes will also be possible in any of the outer bands, possibly beginning as early as Saturday night into Sunday across South Florida and the Keys. • 1 3’ of storm surge is possible across South Florida and the Keys. The surge threat farther north remains unknown. Thunderstorm Risk • Beach erosion and dangerous rip currents from very high surf are expected along the East Coast. • This system could impact other parts of the state farther north. However, details there become highly uncertain.

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Flash Report #3

November 7, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Depression Eta

Sarasota County Watch, Warnings, Actions Advisories Situation EOC will be partially None staffed through the The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). weekend. Tropical Storm Eta Sarasota County Possible Impacts • The center of Eta is located about 85 miles north northeast of Grand Cayman, moving northeast at 16 mph Emergency • Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, and additional strengthening is expected through Sunday night . Eta could Management continues Threat of gusty winds, be near hurricane strength as it approaches Florida. to monitor the track of storm surge, flash • Eta will move over Cuba tonight and be near the Florida Keys and South Florida by late Sunday night or early Monday Tropical Storm Eta. flooding and tornadoes. morning. EM is conducting • Eta will turn westward into the Gulf of Mexico early next week, then turn northward over the eastern Gulf of Mexico or conference calls with near the West Coast during the middle of next week. partners and receiving • The forecast in the Gulf of Mexico remains highly uncertain, but areas farther north in the state should continue to weather briefings from monitor.tor. the National Weather Service. Florida Outlook: • It is important to NOT focus on the exact track of Eta. Impacts will extend well beyond the cone away from the center. Plans are being made in • 7 day rainfall totals could approach a widespread 5 10 ” with localized totals of 15 ”+ in South Florida and the Keys. the event that

Northward to the I 4 corridor, rainfall totals of 2 4” with localized totals of 6 8” are possible. Evacuation Centers • Flood Watches are in effect for all of South Florida, the Treasure Coast, and Okeechobee County need to open; however, no decision has been • Hurricane Watches: coastal Broward, all of Miami Dade, coastal Collier, and all of Monroe (Keys and Mainland) • Tropical Storm Warnings: Glades, Hendry, Collier, Monroe (Keys and Mainland), Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach made yet. • Tropical Storm Watches: Okeechobee, Martin , St. Lucie, Indian River, Lee, Charlotte, and Brevard Invites to necessary • Tropical storm force winds will likely begin Sunday night across the Keys and South Florida, then along the West Coast meetings and Command Thunderstorm Risk on Monday. If tropical storm force winds occur in the Big Bend and Nature Coast, it would be Tuesday into Wednesday calls will be sent as • Sustained winds of 55 70 mph with gusts of 75 80 mph will be possible in the Keys and coastal parts of South Florida. needed. Sustained winds of 50 60 mph with gusts of 60 70 mph near and south of Lake Okeechobee. Sustained winds of 35 45 mph with gusts of 50 55 mph are possible from Port Charlotte to Titusville southward to Lake Okeechobee. • Saturated soils make trees and power lines more susceptible to wind damage. • Storm Surge Watches: Miami Dade, Collier, Monroe (Keys and Mainland) • 2 4’ of storm surge is expected along coastal South Florida and the Florida Keys. • Isolated tornadoes will also be possible in any of the outer bands, possibly beginning Sunday across South Florida and the Keys, spreading northward into early next week. • Beach erosion and dangerous rip currents from very high surf are expected along the East Coast. • This system could impact other parts of the state farther north. However, details there become highly uncertain. Rainfall Risk Directors Begin your DDPP actions for 48-24 hours pre-event. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to Myakka River field positions. Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Water Atlas Leadership. Appropriate partners will be contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates.

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Flash Report #4

November 8, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Sarasota County Watch, Warnings, Actions Advisories Situation

Tropical Storm Watch The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Sarasota County Emergency Sarasota Emergency Management remains ready to deploy protective actions; however, due to the track of the Tropical Management continues Possible Impacts Storm Eta will continue to monitor the track and intensity. Current models show Sarasota County outside of the 3-day to monitor the track of cone. While we must remain ready no actions are required at this time. Partners and employees should remain on Tropical Storm Eta. Threat of gusty winds, standby. storm surge, flash EM is conducting flooding and tornadoes. conference calls with Tropical Storm Eta partners and receiving At 400 AM EST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eta was located near latitude 21.5 North, longitude 79.3 West. weather briefings from Eta is moving the National Weather toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the north and northwest at a slower forward speed is Service. expected later today and tonight, followed by a westward motion on Monday. On the forecast track, the center of Eta will move across central Plans are being made in Cuba during the the event that next few hours and then move into the Florida Straits later this morning. Eta is forecast to pass near or over the Florida Evacuation Centers Keys need to open; however,

tonight and early Monday and be over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico late Monday and Tuesday. no decision has been made yet. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is possible during the next Invites to necessary few hours as Eta meetings and Command moves across Cuba, but the storm is forecast to be near hurricane strength when it moves near or over the Florida Keys. calls will be sent as needed. Thunderstorm Risk ▪ Tropical impacts spreading northward across area later Sunday and Monday, persisting Tuesday through Thursday, includes flooding rain ▪ Above normal tides and coastal flooding possible Tuesday and Wednesday ▪ Minor river flooding possible south of a Tampa to Bartow line Tuesday and Wednesday, some rivers may reach moderate flood stage

Rainfall Risk Directors Continue to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Eta. Precautionary actions as needed. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong Myakka River storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Water Atlas Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates.

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Flash Report #5

November 8, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Sarasota County Watch, Warnings, Actions Advisories Situation

Tropical Storm Watch The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Sarasota County Emergency Sarasota Emergency Management remains ready to deploy protective actions; however, due to the track of the Tropical Management continues Possible Impacts Storm Eta will continue to monitor the track and intensity. Current models show Sarasota County outside of the 3-day to monitor the track of cone. While we must remain ready no actions are required at this time. Partners and employees should remain on Tropical Storm Eta. Threat of gusty winds, standby. storm surge, flash EM is conducting flooding and tornadoes. conference calls with Tropical Storm Eta partners and receiving The center of Eta was 203 miles southeast of Fort Myers weather briefings from Movement was northwest and is forecast to become west tonight the National Weather The intensity at 4 pm was 65 mph Service. Eta may be near or at Category 1 (74 mph) as it moves through the Florida Keys tonight Impacts from Eta will happen twice; the first time in Southwest Florida tonight and morning, the second time Wed, Plans are being made in Thu, or Fri the event that Potential impacts from second round could/should be stronger than the first round Evacuation Centers Storm Surge flooding possible sometime Wednesday through Friday somewhere on west coast of Florida. Plan for 3 5 need to open; however,

’ AGL (MHHW). We will have a better grip on the coastal flood potential on Tuesday no decision has been made yet. Tropical Storm Eta Phase 2: Invites to necessary • Tropical Storm (60 mph) could make landfall anywhere from Cedar Key to Fort Myers meetings and Command • High uncertainty in track forecast calls will be sent as • The farther south it makes landfall, the sooner it makes landfall (less distance to cover) needed. Thunderstorm Risk • Cedar Key to Tarpon Spring s : Thu/Fri • Tarpon Springs to Venice: Thu • Venice to Bonita Beach: Later Wed or Thu

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Flash Report #6

November 9, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Sarasota County Watch, Warnings, Actions Advisories Situation

None The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Sarasota County Emergency Sarasota Emergency Management remains ready to deploy protective actions; however, no actions are required at this Management continues Possible Impacts time. Partners and employees should remain on standby. to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Eta. Threat of gusty winds, Tropical Storm Eta EM is conducting storm surge, flash As of 1pm the center of Eta was 210 miles southwest of Fort Myers flooding and tornadoes. conference calls with Movement SW at 14 mph. partners and receiving The intensity at 10 am was 60 mph weather briefings from Dry air around Eta continues to impact the storm and keep it from strengthening the National Weather The center of Eta will continue moving away from the SW Florida coast through the afternoon/evening hours. Service. Heavier rain bands continue to circulate around Eta into SW Florida. Expected to gradually pull out into the Gulf of Mexico next few hours. Plans are being made in Minor street flooding has been reported in NE Lee County the event that “Showery on / off” type rains across the west of west central Florida today Evacuation Centers All Tropical Storm Warnings for west central and southwest Florida have been cancelled. need to open; however,

Eta no longer forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane over the Gulf, but remain a strong tropical storm. no decision has been Even less favorable conditions around Eta later in the week (Wed Friday) are forecast to further decrease Eta’s made yet. intensity. Invites to necessary A weaker tropical storm is now forecast over the Northeast Gulf of Mexico Friday compared to previous advisories. meetings and Command calls will be sent as Tropical Storm Eta Phase 2: needed. Thunderstorm Risk Once Eta moves north to a position off the southwest/west central Florida coast uncertainly in the forecast track increases. Landfall in west Florida is not a certainty Eta should be close enough to impact the region with some rain bands and surge (especially along the immediate coast). How far north and east storm tracks will greatly influence where, when, and how much these impacts will be greatest Do not be surprised by shifts in the forecast track today and Tuesday for Eta’s location late in the week. Most likely shifts would be to keep the storm further south, and trend weaker.

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Flash Report #8

November 10, 2020

The COVID-19 Flash Report scheduled for Wednesday November 11th will be sent on Thursday November 12th in observance of Veterans Day. For more COVID-19 updates on November 11th please visit floridahealthcovid19.gov

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Sarasota County Actions Watch, Warnings, Situation Advisories Tropical Storm Watch Sarasota County The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Emergency Management continues The Sarasota County Emergency Management team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Eta, which has continued to to monitor the track of Possible Impacts evolve and change its track. Earlier forecasts today removed Sarasota County from the potential threat; however, the Tropical Storm Eta. most recent forecast has moved the potential track back to the east. This now places Sarasota County in a Tropical EM is conducting Threat of gusty winds, Storm Watch area. Current National Weather Service briefings identified the potential for lower end tropical storm winds conference calls with storm surge, flash in our area and above normal tides from 2-4’ dependent upon its path. The Emergency Management team continues to partners and receiving flooding and tornadoes. monitor the storm, coordinating with partners, and preparing for any actions associated with the path of the storm as we weather briefings from move through the day tomorrow. the National Weather Service. Tropical Storm Eta As of 5pm Tropical Storm Eta was about 340 miles south southwest of Tampa Small storm about 100 miles wide Invites to necessary Peak wind 60 mph moving north at 7 mph meetings and Command

Data from the Hurricane Hunter made it into the morning model run and most all tracks shifted significantly eastward calls will be sent as Forecast to be a strong Tropical Storm (70 Wednesday Night offshore of Englewood, then decrease in intensity as it needed. heads north 45 mph offshore of Cedar Key on Friday Tropical Storm Watch from Englewood to Suwannee River Coastal zones for Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Levy Counties Directors Continue to monitor the track of Tropical Thunderstorm Risk Storm Eta. Precautionary actions as needed. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Rainfall Risk Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be Myakka River contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates.

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Flash Report #9

November 11, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Watch, Warnings, Advisories Situation

Tropical Storm Warning; Sarasota County Storm Surge Warning; The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Tornado Watch Actions The Sarasota County Emergency Management team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Eta, which has continued to evolve and change its track. Sarasota County Possible Impacts Although the 1pm NHC forecast showed Tropical Storm Eta with 70 mph winds, a reconnaissance plane has just begun Emergency its investigation of Eta. The initial pass through the northeast quadrant indicated winds there were no more than 50 mph. Management continues Threat of gusty winds, A second pass through Eta's southeast quadrant has yet to find any surface wind over 50 mph. Since all squalls have to monitor the track of storm surge, flash dissipated near Eta's center over the past 6 hours, it is quite unlikely that Eta is producing any sustained wind above 60 Tropical Storm Eta. mph. flooding and tornadoes. EM is conducting Eta's heaviest squalls with its strongest winds have been stripped away to the east by increasing southwesterly wind conference calls with shear. These squalls are now impacting the west coast of Florida. We have seen an observation of a wind gust to 60 partners and receiving mph in the Tampa area within the past hour. These heavy squalls will progress inland across the Florida Peninsula this weather briefings from afternoon, producing wind gusts to tropical storm strength. the National Weather Do not focus on the path of Eta's center. Its strongest squalls and strongest winds are occurring n the squalls well to the Service. east of the center. These squalls are already impacting Florida. Eta's center will not bring any stronger wind than is being observed at present.

Invites to necessary Tropical Storm Eta meetings and Command Dry air has wrapped around Eta and exposed the eye calls will be sent as Strongest storms are displaced well north and east of the eye of the storm needed. Wind gusts this afternoon have been 45 to 60 mph from Tampa Bay Area through Fort Myers Tornado warnings Tampa Bay Area Tornado Watch until 5 pm Several waterspouts detected offshore Thunderstorm Risk Rainfall so far today was 2 4” in parts of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties Directors Tropical Storm Force winds overspreading area this afternoon and evening Implement 24-0 hours Currently a Tropical Storm with 70 mph winds moving North Northeast at 10 mph DDPP actions Forecast to be a tropical storm shortly • Hurricane Watch for coastal areas from Yankeetown to Anna Maria Island Continue to monitor the • Storm Surge Warning from Suwannee River to Bonita Beach track of Tropical Storm • Tropical Storm Warning for Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Sumter, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Eta. Charlotte, and Lee Counties All personnel should • Tornado Watch Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hardee southward ensure staff is situationally aware of Rainfall Risk potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Myakka River Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates. Water Atlas

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Flash Report #7

November 10, 2020

Activation Level 2: Partial Event Name: Tropical Storm Eta

Sarasota County Actions Watch, Warnings, Situation Advisories None Sarasota County The Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center is at a Level 2 (Partial - COVID-19). Emergency Management continues Sarasota Emergency Management remains ready to deploy protective actions; however, no actions are required at this to monitor the track of Possible Impacts time. Partners and employees should remain on standby. Tropical Storm Eta. EM is conducting Threat of gusty winds, Tropical Storm Eta conference calls with storm surge, flash As of 1pm November 10th movement was stationary. partners and receiving flooding and tornadoes. The intensity at 10 am was 6 0 mph weather briefings from Dry air around Eta continues to impact the storm and keep it from significantly strengthening. the National Weather Brief window for slightly strengthening is forecast during the next 24 36 hour, but storm is still expected to remain a Service. tropical storm the next several days. Even less favorable conditions around Eta later in the week (Thu Sat ) are forecast to slowly decrease Eta’s intensity. A weaker tropical storm or tropical depression is now forecast over the Northeast / North central Gulf of Mexico later Invites to necessary Friday into the upcoming weekend meetings and Command

Can not let our guard down yet, but we continue to be increasingly optimistic about the potential for lesser overall calls will be sent as impacts with Eta later in the week. needed. Although Eta is not expected to make landfall in the FL peninsula again, some impacts from rain bands and above normal tides far from the center can still be anticipated. Directors Continue to monitor the track of Tropical Thunderstorm Risk Storm Eta. Precautionary actions as needed. All personnel should ensure staff is situationally aware of potential of strong storms, especially employees assigned to field positions. Rainfall Risk Employees should monitor conditions and take appropriate cover during storm warnings. If the situation escalates Flash Reports will continue to be sent and Situation Reports will be sent to Command and Leadership. Appropriate partners will be Myakka River contacted to report to the EOC as needed to support response and recovery needs. Monitor the weather reports on local TV and radio outlets for updates.

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APPENDIX D: SOCIAL MEDIA

20 Sarasota County Export of Records Captured by ArchiveSocial From 5:00 on Nov 7, 2020 UTC to 4:59 on Nov 13, 2020 UTC

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/ ETA 2020 generated at 20:12:57 on 3/18/2021 UTC Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-SchoolsTweets1029_1325616699064922113 Sarasota Schools @sarasotaschools UPDATE: All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to Tropical Storm Eta. Thank you and stay safe. at 1:50:24 on 11/09/2020 UTC (retweeted at 2:10:00 on 11/09/2020 UTC by SCG Emergency Svcs)

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-SchoolsTweets1028_1325616699064922113 Sarasota Schools @sarasotaschools UPDATE: All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to Tropical Storm Eta. Thank you and stay safe. at 1:50:24 on 11/09/2020 UTC (retweeted at 2:09:52 on 11/09/2020 UTC by SarasotaCountyGov)

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3804671122884978 Sarasota County Emergency Services > Sarasota County Schools at 2:02:34 on 11/09/2020 UTC · From Sarasota County Schools:

UPDATE: All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to Tropical Storm Eta. Thank you and stay safe. (11/8/20 8:50pm)

Here is the message sent to families and staff: "At 7 pm, the Emergency Operations Team for Sarasota County changed their forecast determining that the current path of Tropical Storm Eta will affect Sarasota County with significant rain and sustained winds of 40 miles per hour with wind gusts of over 50 miles an hour tomorrow. Due to this change in forecast, all schools and offices will be closed Monday, November 9th."

Sarasota County Schools *Note* this is not the latest update. Check our page for the latest.

Good morning,

The Emergency Operations Team for Sarasota County is monitoring Tropical depression Eta as it approaches Southwest Florida this weekend. As a result this may alter school openings next week. We will update you as more information becomes available.

Thank you, Sarasota County Schools

Jenn Warn Is there still garbage collection today? at 12:00:44 on 11/09/2020 UTC

/ Jan E Onimus Thank you for this update! at 18:21:34 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4690091411061528 Sarasota County Play > Sarasota County Schools at 2:03:10 on 11/09/2020 UTC · From Sarasota County Schools

UPDATE: All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to Tropical Storm Eta. Thank you and stay safe. (11/8/20 8:50pm)

Sarasota County Schools *Note* this is not the latest update. Check our page for the latest.

Good morning,

Thank you, Sarasota County Schools

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2021156381353027 Sarasota County Government > Sarasota County Schools at 2:03:32 on 11/09/2020 UTC · From Sarasota County Schools:

UPDATE: All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to Tropical Storm Eta. Thank you and stay safe. (11/8/20 8:50pm)

/ Sarasota County Schools *Note* this is not the latest update. Check our page for the latest.

Good morning,

Thank you, Sarasota County Schools

Sharon Ann Does this include offices for license appts? at 2:09:04 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Cristian Chavez I have to report to Jury duty all the way to Venice tomorrow, is that included as well? at 2:11:39 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Eric Lee Thank you for protecting the children safety at 2:14:06 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Jeanette Ocasio What other, if any, other county and government offices are closed tomorrow? at 2:30:16 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Laura Tiffany Does this include permits and Inspections? at 10:55:45 on 11/09/2020 UTC Version: Current Tags: edited Michael Silvestri Sarasota County Government We have our trash and recycling curbside for today's regular pickup. Do we need to secure these items, or will you be coming to remove them as scheduled? Thanks! at 11:23:39 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Renan DeBarros Is trash being collected today? at 14:07:55 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Government Sarasota County Government offices are still operating under the current Phase Three guidelines. Any additional closures will be announced if they occur. Please continue to monitor our page for updates. at 19:48:15 on 11/09/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201109City-of-SarasotaMentions1029_1325731607123202049 City of Sarasota @CityofSarasota #TSEta - Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Sarasota. Strong winds expected. Much uncertainty with this weather event which is expected to last throughout the week. Follow @scgovEOC & local weather reports for latest advisories and information.

/ NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay 4AM Update: It's breezy and rainy out there! Here's the latest on TS #Eta... Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect south of Tampa Bay. A lot of uncertainty in the extended forecast, so check out hurricanes.gov frequently for updates. #flwx pic.twitter.com/gwEZvpYqNC

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1325755005790547973 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD #TSEta - Tropical Storm Warning in effect for the @CityofSarasota. Strong winds expected. Much uncertainty with this storm which is expected to last throughout the week. Follow @scgovEOC & local weather reports for latest advisories and information. #FLwx

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay 4AM Update: It's breezy and rainy out there! Here's the latest on TS #Eta... Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect south of Tampa Bay. A lot of uncertainty in the extended forecast, so check out hurricanes.gov frequently for updates. #flwx pic.twitter.com/gwEZvpYqNC

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Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Message threads Record ID: 20201109unknownMessage-threads934_t_10103077464590105

/ Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected]. Participants: Laura Tiffany, Sarasota County Government at 10:55:55 on 11/09/2020 UTC Sarasota County Government at 10:55:55 on 11/09/2020 UTC Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected].

Laura Tiffany at 10:55:55 on 11/09/2020 UTC Does this include permits and Inspections?

Sarasota County Government at 15:53:58 on 11/09/2020 UTC Hi Laura, we are still operating in our Phase 3 Covid model. You can find information on permitting on this page: https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development- services

Laura Tiffany at 16:54:25 on 11/09/2020 UTC My question was actually if you will be closing for weather.

Sarasota County Government at 17:06:27 on 11/09/2020 UTC At this time, we are still open. We are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Eta and will update if closing occur.

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201109Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3807012725984151 Sarasota County Emergency Services at 20:54:52 on 11/09/2020 UTC ·

US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida Eta is moving southwestward across the Gulf of Mexico this morning. The tropical storm warnings across the state have been dropped. However gusty winds and bands of heavy rain are expected to continue today. For your specific forecast: www.weather.gov/tbw/

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Photos Album: Timeline Photos

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Sarasota County Play at 13:20:05 on 11/10/2020 UTC CANCELLED: The Wednesday, Nov. 11 Phillippi Farmhouse Market has been cancelled due to the anticipated weather from tropical storm Eta.

We hope to see you next week, Wednesday, Nov. 18. | #SRQCountyParks

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201110Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4696772770393392 Sarasota County Play > #SRQCountyParks at 13:20:05 on 11/10/2020 UTC · CANCELLED: The Wednesday, Nov. 11 Phillippi Farmhouse Market has been cancelled due to the anticipated weather from tropical storm Eta.

We hope to see you next week, Wednesday, Nov. 18. | #SRQCountyParks

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Message threads Record ID: 20201110unknownMessage-threads936_t_4609974925741641 Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center M-F 8a.m.-5p.m. at 941-861- 5000 or by email at [email protected]. Participants: Christina Marie, Sarasota County Play at 0:29:03 on 11/10/2020 UTC Sarasota County Play at 0:29:03 on 11/10/2020 UTC Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center M- F 8a.m.-5p.m. at 941-861-5000 or by email at [email protected].

Christina Marie at 0:29:03 on 11/10/2020 UTC Are the Englewood softball Fields at the Englewood sports complex on River Road being closed for multiple days? Or were they just closed for today??

Sarasota County Play at 15:07:23 on 11/10/2020 UTC

/ Hi there, Englewood Sports Complex and all of its amenities are closed through Wednesday Nov. 11, due to FPL staging of equipment for tropical storm Eta. Thank you.

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Message threads Record ID: 20201110unknownMessage-threads934_t_4609977519074715 Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected]. Participants: Christina Marie, Sarasota County Government at 0:29:55 on 11/10/2020 UTC Christina Marie at 0:29:54 on 11/10/2020 UTC Are the Englewood softball Fields at the Englewood sports complex on River Road being closed for multiple days? Or were they just closed for today??

Sarasota County Government at 0:29:55 on 11/10/2020 UTC Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected].

Sarasota County Government at 15:08:23 on 11/10/2020 UTC Hi Christina, thanks for asking! Englewood Sports Complex and all of its amenities are closed through Wednesday Nov. 11, due to FPL staging of equipment for tropical storm Eta.

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201110NWS-Tampa-BayTweets1029_1326270281636253696 NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay The track of Tropical Storm Eta has shifted to the east. That means Tropical Storm Force winds will be possible along Florida's Gulf Coast and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for coastal areas from Sarasota to Levy county. pic.twitter.com/LeLDzeCyiZ

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Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201110Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3809897075695716 Sarasota County Emergency Services at 21:47:28 on 11/10/2020 UTC ·

/ US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida The track of Tropical Storm Eta has shifted to the east. That means Tropical Storm Force winds will be possible along Florida's Gulf Coast and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for coastal areas from Sarasota to Levy county.

Kristina Ann Definitely feeling it today! at 19:30:43 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326365132964945920 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD TROPICAL STORM WARNING: There is a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for the @CityofSarasota. Follow @scgovEOC & local weather reports for latest advisories and information. #FLwx Your #Sarasota #Police officers will be here for you and your families through it all.

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay A Tropical Storm Warning and a Storm Surge Watch has been issued for the entire coast of West-Central and Southwest Florida for Tropical Storm Eta. Detailed local forecast: forecast.weather.gov/zipcity.php Latest on Tropical Storm Eta: hurricanes.gov pic.twitter.com/nfWFAILlD6

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111City-of-SarasotaMentions1029_1326383303524495361 City of Sarasota @CityofSarasota TROPICAL STORM WARNING - Now in effect for Sarasota. Please follow local weather reports & @scgovEOC for updates. #TSEta

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Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Photos Album: Timeline Photos Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayPhotos936_4701320816605254

Sarasota County Play at 13:02:01 on 11/11/2020 UTC CANCELLED: Today's Nov. 11 Phillippi Farmhouse Market has been cancelled due to weather from tropical storm Eta.

We hope to see you next week, Wednesday, Nov. 18. | #SRQCountyParks

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4701320816605254 Sarasota County Play > #SRQCountyParks at 13:02:01 on 11/11/2020 UTC · CANCELLED: Today's Nov. 11 Phillippi Farmhouse Market has been cancelled due to weather from tropical storm Eta.

We hope to see you next week, Wednesday, Nov. 18. | #SRQCountyParks

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111City-of-SarasotaMentions1029_1326512165860364293 City of Sarasota @CityofSarasota #Eta is now a hurricane. The City has been preparing for the storm and continues to monitor it. We encourage you to follow local weather reports and @scgovEOC for more advisories.

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay

/ Eta has become a Hurricane! Make sure preparations are getting wrapped up this morning! pic.twitter.com/gAZe09QA3e

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326514219647426563 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD #Eta is now a hurricane. The @CityofSarasota has been preparing for the storm and continues to monitor it. We encourage you to follow local weather reports and @scgovEOC for more advisories. Your #Sarasota #Police officers will be here for you & your families though it all.

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay Eta has become a Hurricane! Make sure preparations are getting wrapped up this morning! pic.twitter.com/gAZe09QA3e

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Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Message threads Record ID: 20201111unknownMessage-threads934_t_10160660697069012 Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected]. Participants: Yvonne Leklou, Sarasota County Government at 13:24:43 on 11/11/2020 UTC Yvonne Leklou at 13:24:42 on 11/11/2020 UTC Will we have trash pickup tomorrow? Asking due to Eta.

Sarasota County Government at 13:24:43 on 11/11/2020 UTC Thanks for your comment. If you have a question related to a county government program or service, we will respond as soon as possible. You may also reach our Contact Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by phone at 941-861-5000 or email at [email protected].

/ Sarasota County Government at 16:48:09 on 11/11/2020 UTC At this time, no changes have been announced to garbage or recycling in unincorporated Sarasota County. This remains a fluid situation, however, so stay tuned to our social media channels for updates.

Account: srqemergencyservices Content type: Instagram Business - Mentions Record ID: 20201111sarasotapolicedeptMentions22392_17959482997363181

sarasotapolicedept #Eta is now a hurricane. The CityofSarasota has been preparing for the storm and continues to monitor it. We encourage you to follow local weather reports and srqemergencyservices for more advisories. Your #Sarasota #Police officers will be here for you & your families though it all. at 13:28:52 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111City-of-SarasotaMentions1029_1326548879001595906 City of Sarasota @CityofSarasota HURRICANE #ETA - Latest track  Stay alert and continue to follow local weather reports & @scgovEOC for advisories.

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay The 10 AM EST advisory from the #NHC moves Eta north off the west coast of Florida this afternoon & tonight and into the Nature Coast early Thursday. The rain will persist with strong gusty winds developing this afternoon and tonight. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/PMYK4UKa3U

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets

/ Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326564806074265600 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Sarasota County continues to monitor #Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations. Lifeguards are not on duty & residents should avoid visiting beaches. #SRQCountyES at 16:37:50 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326564806976020481 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Replying to @scgovEOC See below for services updates related to #Eta: • Events – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has cancelled all events for today, Nov. 11 and tomorrow, Nov. 12. • Closures - Most government building are closed already due to the holiday. #SRQCountyES at 16:37:51 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Sarasota County continues to monitor #Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations. Lifeguards are not on duty & residents should avoid visiting beaches. #SRQCountyES at 16:37:50 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4702159959854673 Sarasota County Play > Sarasota County Emergency Services, #Eta at 16:39:50 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Follow Sarasota County Emergency Services for continued updates related to #Eta.

Sarasota County Emergency Services Sarasota County continues to monitor Hurricane Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. Please see below for a list of services updates:

• Events – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has cancelled all events for today, Nov. 11 and tomorrow, Nov. 12. • Closures - Most government building are closed already due to the holiday.

At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations.

Residents should avoid driving in or near standing water, take caution on the roadways and review their emergency plans. At this time lifeguards are not on duty and residents should avoid visiting beaches.

/ #SRQCountyES

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline Version: Current Services posts Tags: edited Edit time: Wed Nov 11 16:45:09 UTC 2020 Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3812117695473654 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #SRQCountyES at 16:30:51 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Sarasota County continues to monitor Hurricane Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. Please see below for a list of services updates:

At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations.

#SRQCountyES Sherry Turner Is the Covid testing site opened today?? at 16:32:31 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Emergency Services Sherry Turner The state-operated COVID-19 testing site on Cattlemen Road is closed today, Nov. 11. at 16:44:29 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Bekka St John Will the Building department open tomorrow? at 16:44:58 on 11/11/2020 UTC

John Mercer Angela at 16:45:06 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Emergency Services Visit scgov.net/eta for information on county actions.

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Kathy Bitter why haven't you open a evac centers for people that are home bound at 16:49:55 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Emergency Services Sarasota County Government administrative offices will be open for regular business hours tomorrow, Nov. 12. at 1:30:09 on 11/12/2020 UTC

/ Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Version: Current Tags: edited Edit time: Wed Nov 11 16:45:46 UTC 2020 Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024001694401829 Sarasota County Government > #SRQCountyES at 16:30:51 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Sarasota County continues to monitor Hurricane Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. Please see below for a list of services updates:

At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations.

#SRQCountyES Sherry Turner Is the Covid testing site on Cattleman open today? at 16:33:30 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Government Hi Sherry, the state-operated COVID-19 testing site on Cattleman Rd is closed today. at 16:42:02 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sherry Turner Sarasota County Government thank you for the quick response at 16:45:39 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Susan Cortright Trash and yard waste pickup still on schedule for Thursday Nov 12? Thank you. at 17:05:32 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Sarasota County Government Hi Susan, at this time curbside collections will operate on a normal schedule. Continue to monitor this page for any additional updates. at 18:29:39 on 11/11/2020 UTC Version: Current Tags: edited Shelby Castles If people should avoid driving in or near standing water than why are Sarasota county schools in session today? So many streets are flooded. Highschoolers have to drive through this, busses, teachers and parents. It makes no sense. at 11:49:56 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326591470065868803 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD From @NWSTampaBay: #Eta has been downgraded to a strong Tropical Storm as of 1 PM EST, but NO change to the expected hazards here in the @CityofSarasota. Continue to follow local weather reports & @scgovEOC for more advisories.

NWS Tampa Bay @NWSTampaBay

/ Eta has been downgraded to a strong Tropical Storm as of 1 PM EST, but NO change to the expected hazards for West Central and Southwest Florida. For the latest information visit #NHC at hurricanes.gov and our #NWSTampaBay web page at weather.gov/tampabay pic.twitter.com/miQQ0XytdZ

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Account: srqemergencyservices Content type: Instagram Business - Mentions Record ID: 20201111sarasotapolicedeptMentions22392_17845587032472880

sarasotapolicedept From the US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida: #Eta has been downgraded to a strong Tropical Storm as of 1 PM EST, but NO change to the expected hazards here in the cityofsarasota. Continue to follow local weather reports & srqemergencyservices for more advisories. at 18:36:32 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326598970517446659 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Replying to @scgovEOC and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: ▪ No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 18:53:36 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC As of 1:30 p.m., the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center remains at a Level 1 Activation for #Eta. Updates to services: ▪ Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), SCAT Plus (paratransit), Siesta Key Breeze Trolley and On Demand Service was suspended at 1 p.m. today. at 18:53:36 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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/ SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC As of 1:30 p.m., the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center remains at a Level 1 Activation for #Eta. Updates to services: ▪ Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), SCAT Plus (paratransit), Siesta Key Breeze Trolley and On Demand Service was suspended at 1 p.m. today. at 18:53:36 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsMentions1029_1326598970517446659 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Replying to @scgovEOC and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: ▪ No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 18:53:36 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsMentions1028_1326598970517446659 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Replying to @scgovEOC and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: ▪ No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 18:53:36 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326600879949164545 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov

/ Sarasota County continues to monitor #Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations. Lifeguards are not on duty & residents should avoid visiting beaches. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326600880934817794 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov See below for services updates related to #Eta: • Events – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has cancelled all events for today, Nov. 11 and tomorrow, Nov. 12. • Closures - Most government building are closed already due to the holiday. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Sarasota County continues to monitor #Eta, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1. At this time, Sarasota County has not opened evacuation centers or sand bagging locations. Lifeguards are not on duty & residents should avoid visiting beaches. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326600881886932992 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov As of 1:30 p.m., the Sarasota County EOC remains at a Level 1 Activation for #Eta. Updates to services: • Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), SCAT Plus (paratransit), Siesta Key Breeze Trolley and On Demand Service was suspended at 1 p.m. today. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov See below for services updates related to #Eta: • Events – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has cancelled all events for today, Nov. 11 and tomorrow, Nov. 12. • Closures - Most government building are closed already due to the holiday. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovMentions1029_1326600882818080769 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: • No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 19:01:12 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov As of 1:30 p.m., the Sarasota County EOC remains at a Level 1 Activation for #Eta. Updates to services: • Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), SCAT Plus (paratransit), Siesta Key Breeze Trolley and On Demand Service was suspended at 1 p.m. today. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovMentions1028_1326600882818080769 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: • No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 19:01:12 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326600882818080769 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov and 1 others Updates to services as of 1:30 p.m. continued: • No new SCAT Plus trips will begin after 1 p.m. Follow @SRQCountyGov, @scgovEOC social media and check scgov.net for updates. #SRQCountyES | #Eta at 19:01:12 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov

/ See below for services updates related to #Eta: • Events – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has cancelled all events for today, Nov. 11 and tomorrow, Nov. 12. • Closures - Most government building are closed already due to the holiday. #SRQCountyES at 19:01:11 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326614988010741760 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Lifeguards are not on duty at Sarasota County beaches due to #Eta. Double red flags on lifeguard stands mean the water is closed to the public. #SRQCountyES pic.twitter.com/fooqFdvcwf

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Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024154441053221 Sarasota County Government > #Eta, #SRQCountyES at 19:57:16 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Lifeguards are not on duty at Sarasota County beaches due to #Eta.

Double red flags on lifeguard stands mean the water is closed to the public.

#SRQCountyES

/ Arlene Miracola Definitely NOT a beach day 臘 at 20:11:27 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Ann Marie Carrara Anderson Mary Ann Capone at 20:16:31 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Ann Marie Carrara Anderson Dan Capone at 20:16:37 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Carley O'Boyle Stephanie Passamonte Troiano at 21:31:58 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Carley O'Boyle Ruth Rhodes at 22:31:25 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Lucille Vaillancourt-Kreider Stay safe all. Beach erosion and flooding. at 0:13:00 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Alisa Quintero-Rodriguez Brett Austin Napier at 0:14:27 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Ashley Kayy Rebecca Thurman at 4:23:58 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Julie Teel Cindy. Check out the rising water. at 9:12:04 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3812598552092235 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #Eta, #SRQCountyES at 19:57:17 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Lifeguards are not on duty at Sarasota County beaches due to #Eta.

Double red flags on lifeguard stands mean the water is closed to the public.

#SRQCountyES

/ Kaitlyn Delgado Ruben Delgado at 19:59:27 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Ruben Delgado Kaitlyn Delgado wow west of the trail is going under  at 20:02:18 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Kaitlyn Delgado Ruben Delgado yeah probably at 20:03:21 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Dan Kriwitsky Scooter Ofthebeach You're being dragged. at 20:05:04 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Karla Boemig Lois Boemig at 20:14:42 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Claribel Castro Jose Ramos at 20:15:53 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Stephanie Ann Derreth-Beverungen Omg Michelle this looks so bad. Stay safe 蘭 at 20:40:48 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Nathalie Thompson Which beach is this? at 0:14:20 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Jennifer Lynn Nathalie Thompson Siesta Key at 0:20:46 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Nathalie Thompson Jennifer Lynn I thought it might be but wasn’t sure. Thank you. at 0:22:31 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Lois Boemig Was that a scarey day? at 16:21:27 on 11/16/2020 UTC

Karla Boemig Not where we were! at 1:59:02 on 11/17/2020 UTC

Jan Lyon Karla Boemig So glad you were safe! Thinking of you❤ at 11:35:30 on 11/17/2020 UTC

Karla Boemig Thank you Jan. All is well. We are a couple miles inland with a twenty foot elevation level, so we don't get in much trouble. at 13:57:17 on 11/17/2020 UTC / Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4702802376457098 Sarasota County Play > #Eta, #SRQCountyES at 19:57:17 on 11/11/2020 UTC · Lifeguards are not on duty at Sarasota County beaches due to #Eta.

Double red flags on lifeguard stands mean the water is closed to the public.

#SRQCountyES

Colleen Kleysen Holy crap that’s high water! at 2:52:00 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Tags: deleted Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326616424601808900 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD Definitely not a beach day todayThis is video Deputy Chief Robinson shout while checking out conditions on Lido Beach in the @CityofSarasota. @scgovEOC lifeguards are NOT on duty due to #Eta. Double red flags mean the water is CLOSED to the public  Stay safe, #Sarasota pic.twitter.com/XuqpOgipQr

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326617647346278401 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD

/ Definitely not a beach day todayThis is video Deputy Chief Robinson shot while checking out conditions on Lido Beach in the @CityofSarasota. @scgovEOC lifeguards are NOT on duty due to #Eta. Double red flags mean the water is CLOSED to the public  Stay safe, #Sarasota pic.twitter.com/kg6OAivBvJ

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Account: srqemergencyservices Content type: Instagram Business - Mentions Version: Current Tags: edited Edit time: Wed Nov 11 20:08:00 UTC 2020 Record ID: 20201111sarasotapolicedeptMentions22392_18107990620175607

sarasotapolicedept Definitely not a beach day todayThis is video Deputy Chief Robinson shot while checking out conditions on Lido Beach in the CityofSarasota. srqemergencyservices lifeguards are NOT on duty due to #Eta. Double red flags mean the water is CLOSED to the public  Stay safe, #Sarasota. at 20:02:18 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201111Relax-In-SarasotaMentions1029_1326623924071903232 Relax In Sarasota @RelaxInSarasota The latest Relax In Sarasota Daily News! paper.li/e-1431311404?e… Thanks to @angdimi @scgovEOC @4_sarasota #flwx #eta at 20:32:45 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326643784671780865 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems. #SRQCountyES | #Eta pic.twitter.com/zzslXSVq4P

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Sarasota County Emergency Services at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3812855845399839 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC · When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

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Sarasota County Play at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4703167006420635 Sarasota County Play > #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC · When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta / Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Photos Album: Timeline Photos Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-GovernmentPhotos934_2024227434379255

Sarasota County Government at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Chris Durkin Fix the infrastructure and stop allowing overdevelopment, and you will reduce the strain on the county water system. at 22:11:47 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Vicki Cornelius Chris Durkin Yes Take some responsibility for the County’s own actions!! at 23:02:41 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024227434379255 Sarasota County Government > #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 21:51:40 on 11/11/2020 UTC · When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Chris Durkin Fix the infrastructure and stop allowing overdevelopment, and you will reduce the strain on the county water system. at 22:11:47 on 11/11/2020 UTC

Vicki Cornelius Chris Durkin Yes Take some responsibility for the County’s own actions!! at 23:02:41 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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/ Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326644115602370561 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems. #SRQCountyES | #Eta pic.twitter.com/iXvqJ5Ateg

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Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3812938808724876 Sarasota County Emergency Services > Florida Power & Light, #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 22:27:17 on 11/11/2020 UTC · If you see power lines on the ground, stay away and contact Florida Power & Light. Never drive over a downed line.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4703267273077275 Sarasota County Play > Florida Power & Light, #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 22:27:17 on 11/11/2020 UTC · If you see power lines on the ground, stay away and contact Florida Power & Light. Never drive over a downed line.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

/ Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201111Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024250381043627 Sarasota County Government > Florida Power & Light, #SRQCountyES, #Eta at 22:27:17 on 11/11/2020 UTC · If you see power lines on the ground, stay away and contact Florida Power & Light. Never drive over a downed line.

#SRQCountyES | #Eta

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326653328378433536 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC If you see power lines on the ground, stay away and contact @insideFPL. Never drive over a downed line. #SRQCountyES | #Eta pic.twitter.com/8XrEJy7lTL

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201111SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326653415238344704 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov If you see power lines on the ground, stay away and contact @insideFPL. Never drive over a downed line. #SRQCountyES | #Eta pic.twitter.com/8hN5RgTUD7

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326678188991373315

/ SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SWFLdigest and 1 others @SWFLdigest @srqmama Reducing tasks that use a lot of water, such as laundry and dishwashing, help ease the pressure on wastewater systems, which are under stress at the moment due to heavy rains from Eta. at 0:08:23 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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SWFL digest @SWFLdigest Replying to @srqmama and 1 others @srqmama @SRQCountyGov I am curious also. Can you please explain how reducing water usage helps reduce strain? at 21:58:24 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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Profile elisa @srqmama image Replying to @SRQCountyGov @SRQCountyGov happy to help out, but just curious how using water during a storm puts a strain on the water system at 21:55:38 on 11/11/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov When possible, reduce water use in your home so as a community, we can reduce the strain on county water systems. #SRQCountyES | #Eta pic.twitter.com/iXvqJ5Ateg

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Sarasota County Emergency Services at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts / Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3813167002035390 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #ETA at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

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Sarasota County Play at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4703590659711603 Sarasota County Play > #ETA at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

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Sarasota County Government at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC / Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024331471035518 Sarasota County Government > #ETA at 0:17:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta.

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326681902930124801 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Lom5EOs9sY

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326681904121307137 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Replying to @SRQCountyGov This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta. (2/2) at 0:23:09 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov / Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Lom5EOs9sY

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326682200922877953 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Replying to @scgovEOC This planned outage on Casey Key is a preemptive measure to preserve the roadway. Now is the time to fill up water jugs for use during the outage. For the latest information, follow social media and scgov.net/Eta. (2/2) at 0:24:19 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/cFchs9s2Aq

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326682199681363974 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Due to #Eta, there are planned water outages beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and scheduled to end about 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This will affect residents between 2209 Casey Key Road and 1620 Casey Key Road. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/cFchs9s2Aq

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/ NewsRadio WFLA  @WFLANews NOW: @scgovEOC @EJMcCrane joins @ryanegorman & @jayRecher on #OperationStormWatch wflanews.com/listen #ETA pic.twitter.com/QOmw0k2jPe

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NewsRadio WFLA  @WFLANews NOW: @scgovEOC @EJMcCrane joins @ryanegorman & @jayRecher on #OperationStormWatch wflanews.com/listen #ETA at 0:43:18 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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NewsRadio WFLA  @WFLANews NOW: @scgovEOC @EJMcCrane joins @ryanegorman & @jayRecher on #OperationStormWatch "We've had several inches of rain with each band, we're going to continue to have floods till the bay relaxes a bit" wflanews.com/listen #ETA at 0:45:00 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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NewsRadio WFLA  @WFLANews NOW: @scgovEOC @EJMcCrane joins @ryanegorman & @jayRecher on #OperationStormWatch "We didn't expect this early in the week, late last night that right turn got us moving. Lesson learned" wflanews.com/listen #ETA at 0:46:07 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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⚡ @BoltsFan92 @scgovEOC can’t understand opening schools tomorrow at all. Still over 4500 houses without power and no ETA. Dis messed today in a deluge, wet bookbags & shoes and no electricity. No hot water. Not much sleep. Sure, send ‘em back. at 2:32:10 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets / Record ID: 20201112National-Hurricane-CenterTweets1029_1326727738787418112 National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic 10 PM EST Nov. 11th Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Eta: Tropical Storm conditions are expected along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast through Thursday morning with a danger of life-threatening storm surge in this region including Tampa Bay. Latest: nhc.noaa.gov/#Eta pic.twitter.com/vBwtioUG01

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Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112National-Hurricane-CenterTweets1028_1326727738787418112 National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic 10 PM EST Nov. 11th Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Eta: Tropical Storm conditions are expected along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast through Thursday morning with a danger of life-threatening storm surge in this region including Tampa Bay. Latest: nhc.noaa.gov/#Eta pic.twitter.com/vBwtioUG01

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-Police-DepartmentMentions1029_1326734306803376128 Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD From @scgovEOC: Flash flood warning is in effect for Sarasota County until 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. A storm surge warning is in effect until 4:34 a.m. Thursday. Follow @scgovEOC & local weather reports for the latest advisories and information on #Eta. Stay safe, #Sarasota

SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC A flash flood warning is in effect for Sarasota County until 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. A storm surge warning is in effect until 4:34 a.m. Thursday. pic.twitter.com/GND0EvEw7i

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Sarasota County Government at 11:52:55 on 11/12/2020 UTC Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024797010988964 Sarasota County Government > #Eta at 11:52:55 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

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Sarasota County Emergency Services at 11:53:55 on 11/12/2020 UTC Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

Debbie Ahmari I just wanted to thank you all for keeping us as safe as possible. I had a little issue and I was rescued so quickly my head was spinning. You truly are the best. at 16:26:07 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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/ Sarasota County Emergency Services > #Eta at 11:53:55 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

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Sarasota County Play at 11:54:57 on 11/12/2020 UTC Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4705740119496657 Sarasota County Play > #Eta at 11:54:57 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today.

Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326856484978905089 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North #CaseyKey Road and #ManasotaKey at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today. at 11:56:52 on 11/12/2020 UTC

/ Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326856580420263937 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Nov. 12 update on #Eta: Sarasota County Area Transit will operate at usual times today. Trash and recycling schedules will continue on schedule, with the exception of North #CaseyKey Road and #ManasotaKey at Blind Pass Road, where there will be no service today. at 11:57:15 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326859735509954560 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Update on #Eta: Here's an update on City of Sarasota road conditions this morning.

Sarasota Police Department @SarasotaPD Morning, @CityofSarasota. ALL roads are open following #TropicalStormEta however there still may be standing water in some areas. Please use caution when driving. Our night shift officers are heading home & day shift officers are coming on. We’re always here if you need us. pic.twitter.com/hXhFoGv0V8

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Account: @scgovEOC Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SCG-Emergency-SvcsTweets1029_1326859960131661825 SCG Emergency Svcs @scgovEOC Update on #Eta: Here's an update on City of Sarasota road conditions this morning.

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Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3814538105231613 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #Eta at 12:12:12 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Update on #Eta: Here's an update on City of Sarasota road conditions this morning.

Sarasota Police Department Morning, City of Sarasota, Government. ALL roads are open following #TropicalStormEta however there still may be standing water in some areas. Please use caution when driving.

Our night shift officers are heading home & day shift officers are coming on. We’re always here if you need us.

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Services Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3814539435231480 Sarasota County Emergency Services > #Eta at 12:12:47 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Update on #Eta: Here's an update on City of Sarasota road conditions this morning.

Our night shift officers are heading home & day shift officers are coming on. We’re always here if you need us.

Jane Davis Minton Thank you for your service  at 12:45:10 on 11/13/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4705799196157416 Sarasota County Play > #Eta at 12:13:06 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Update on #Eta: Here's an update on City of Sarasota road conditions this morning.

/ Sarasota Police Department Morning, City of Sarasota, Government. ALL roads are open following #TropicalStormEta however there still may be standing water in some areas. Please use caution when driving.

Our night shift officers are heading home & day shift officers are coming on. We’re always here if you need us.

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024858304316168 Sarasota County Government at 13:08:28 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Thursday morning Eta update from N. Casey Key Road.

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Sarasota County Government at 13:08:45 on 11/12/2020 UTC Thursday morning Eta update from N. Casey Key Road.

Account: Sarasota County Emergency Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline Version: Previous (V1) Services posts Tags: edited Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-Emergency-ServicesTimeline-posts939_3814780035207420 Sarasota County Emergency Services at 13:51:20 on 11/12/2020 UTC ·

Sarasota County Government Thursday morning Eta update from N. Casey Key Road.

/ Debbie Ahmari Thank you for your wonderful service and for keeping us safe. at 16:26:40 on 11/12/2020 UTC

Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Version: Previous (V1) Tags: edited Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4706175762786426 Sarasota County Play at 13:53:54 on 11/12/2020 UTC ·

Sarasota County Government Thursday morning Eta update from N. Casey Key Road.

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201112UFIFAS-Extension-Sarasota-CountyMentions1028_1326893912515031040 UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County @UFSarasotaExt Eta brought flooding rains, storm surges and damaging winds to our area. Learn to safely navigate and inspect your surroundings after a storm: tiny.cc/ufsaraext_afte… @SRQCountyGov @UF_IFAS #afterthestorm, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_fcs pic.twitter.com/VTCp8HTiMf

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ufsarasotaextension Tropical Storm Eta brought flooding rains, storm surges and damaging winds to our area. Learn how to safely navigate and inspect your surroundings after a storm, with our handy fact sheet: http://tiny.cc/ufsaraext_afterthestorm srqcountygov ufifas_solutions #afterthestorm, #ufsarasotaext, #ufsarasotaext_fcs

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ETA 2020 generated at 20:12:57 on 3/18/2021 UTC Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2024968047638527 Sarasota County Government > #srqcounty at 15:31:46 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Wrapping up #SRQCounty Emergency Operations Eta storm coverage.

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Sarasota County Government at 15:32:03 on 11/12/2020 UTC Wrapping up #SRQCounty Emergency Operations Eta storm coverage.

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Mentions Record ID: 20201112LisaMentions1028_1326931224439492608 Lisa @kayakgal Replying to @SmithJanetmarie and 2 others @SmithJanetmarie @Orioles @SRQCountyGov I’ve not been to the stadium for several years as my trips to Sarasota are mostly occupied with elder parent issues. It looked wonderful even through the rain and wind of tropical storm Eta. Do you know if the Charlie Lau plaque is still there? at 16:53:51 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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Janet Marie Smith @SmithJanetmarie Ed Smith Stadium, one of my all time favorite projects. The ballpark equivalent of an ugly duckling turning into a swan if ever there was one! Thanks @DMSArchitects and @Orioles and @SRQCountyGov for a fabulous collaboration.

Lisa @kayakgal @SmithJanetmarie I passed by Ed Smith Stadium yesterday and thought of you and your work at 11:43:19 on 11/12/2020 UTC

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/ 3/18/2021 Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1326984358864019456 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, the sanitary sewer system experienced the following sanitary sewer overflows. •Staff responded to a high-level alarm at the Wendell Kent Master Lift Station, 1702 Wendell Kent Road. (1/8) pic.twitter.com/9LLt8JNGyQ

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Sarasota County Government at 20:30:06 on 11/12/2020 UTC Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, the sanitary sewer system experienced the following sanitary sewer overflows. •Staff responded to a high-level alarm at the Wendell Kent Master Lift Station, 1702 Wendell Kent Road. Upon investigation, they found all pumps running at a reduced speed. A control issue limited the pump speed. Pumps were placed on manual mode and the spill immediately stopped. Approximately 8,000 gallons spilled onto the ground surrounding the lift station. 36,000 gallons of sewage mixed with rainwater was recovered. No bodies of water were affected. Sampling is not required. •Crews responded to a call regarding a manhole overflow near 5172 and 5161 Higel Avenue. Upon investigation, they determined the cause to be sanitary sewer system inundation due to the excessive rainfall. The vac truck was used to pump down the gravity system, allowing the lift station to keep up and to stop the spill. Approximately 400 gallons of sewage spilled, and 100 gallons were recovered from the roadway. No bodies of water were affected, no sampling is required. Clean up and notifications are proceeding according to protocol. •Staff responded to high-level conditions at the Riverview High School Lift Station, 2 Ram Bowl Way. Upon investigation, they discovered the wet well starting to overflow due to sanitary sewer system inundation. Approximately 800 gallons of sewage spilled on the surrounding lift station grounds. All the sewage was absorbed, and no recovery was possible. No bodies of water were affected, no sampling is required. Clean up and notifications are proceeding according to protocol. #srqcountyspillnotice FDEP reports ➡ https://floridadep.gov/pollutionnotice

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Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2025182134283785 Sarasota County Government > #srqcountyspillnotice at 20:30:06 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, the sanitary sewer system experienced the following sanitary sewer overflows. •Staff responded to a high-level alarm at the Wendell Kent Master Lift Station, 1702 Wendell Kent Road. Upon investigation, they found all pumps running at a reduced speed. A control issue limited the pump speed. Pumps were placed on manual mode and the spill immediately stopped. Approximately 8,000 gallons spilled onto the ground surrounding the lift station. 36,000 gallons of sewage mixed with rainwater was recovered. No bodies of water were affected. Sampling is not required. •Crews responded to a call regarding a manhole overflow near 5172 and 5161 Higel Avenue. Upon investigation, they determined the cause to be sanitary sewer system inundation due to the excessive rainfall. The vac truck was used to pump down the gravity system, allowing the lift station to keep up and to stop the spill. Approximately 400 gallons of sewage spilled, and 100 gallons were recovered from the roadway. No bodies of water were affected, no sampling is required. Clean up and notifications are proceeding according to protocol. •Staff responded to high-level conditions at the Riverview High School Lift Station, 2 Ram Bowl Way. Upon investigation, they discovered the wet well starting to overflow due to sanitary sewer system inundation. Approximately 800 gallons of sewage spilled on the surrounding lift station grounds. All the sewage was absorbed, and no recovery was possible. No bodies of water were affected, no sampling is required. Clean up and notifications are proceeding according to protocol. #srqcountyspillnotice FDEP reports ➡ https://floridadep.gov/pollutionnotice

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Sarasota County Government at 22:01:33 on 11/12/2020 UTC Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, many of Sarasota County athletic fields remain closed due to flooded/wet conditions and unplayability of fields. Please visit scgov.net/parks (keyword Park Closures) for the latest information regarding park and facility operations. If you have any additional questions or updates, please email [email protected] or call 941-861-5000.

Account: Sarasota County Government Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-GovernmentTimeline-posts934_2025242277611104 / 3/18/2021 Sarasota County Government at 22:01:33 on 11/12/2020 UTC · Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, many of Sarasota County athletic fields remain closed due to flooded/wet conditions and unplayability of fields. Please visit scgov.net/parks (keyword Park Closures) for the latest information regarding park and facility operations. If you have any additional questions or updates, please email [email protected] or call 941-861-5000.

Account: @SRQCountyGov Content type: Twitter - Tweets Record ID: 20201112SarasotaCountyGovTweets1028_1327008829243060225 SarasotaCountyGov @SRQCountyGov Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, many of Sarasota County athletic fields remain closed due to flooded/wet conditions and unplayability of fields. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/lLQoM9u89x

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Account: Sarasota County Play Content type: Facebook Page - Timeline posts Record ID: 20201112Sarasota-County-PlayTimeline-posts936_4707982189272450 Sarasota County Play at 22:03:09 on 11/12/2020 UTC ·

Sarasota County Government Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, many of Sarasota County athletic fields remain closed due to flooded/wet conditions and unplayability of fields. Please visit scgov.net/parks (keyword Park Closures) for the latest information regarding park and facility operations. If you have any additional questions or updates, please email [email protected] or call 941-861-5000.

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/ 3/18/2021 Sarasota County Government Due to impacts experienced Wednesday from Tropical Storm Eta, many of Sarasota County athletic fields remain closed due to flooded/wet conditions and unplayability of fields. Please visit scgov.net/parks (keyword Park Closures) for the latest information regarding park and facility operations. If you have any additional questions or updates, please email [email protected] or call 941-861-5000.