NewsYourobserverMay 19, 2026Sarasota County
Longboat Key residents gather for hurricane preparedness seminar
Nearly 200 residents attended a disaster preparedness seminar on May 14 to receive guidance from meteorologists, local officials, and insurance experts on navigating the 2024 hurricane season. Speakers emphasized the importance of evacuation compliance, accurate post-storm damage reporting, and understanding the limitations of standard homeowners' insurance policies regarding flood coverage.
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Residents of Longboat Key are advised that local emergency services may be unable to perform rescues during extreme storm conditions, and that standard homeowners' insurance policies do not cover flood damage.
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