Storm Surge, Flooding & Wildfires: Are We Ready?
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A Hot Topics Presentation – The Future of Transportation Resiliency in Manatee & Sarasota
Hurricanes are nothing new to Manatee County — but the 2024 storm surge from Hurricane Helene and the flooding from Hurricane Debby were wake‑up calls. These events exposed just how vulnerable our communities, infrastructure, and daily lives are to extreme weather. And with new developments springing up across the county, the strain on our roads, bridges, and evacuation routes is only growing.
Join Nina Venter and Nick Chiavini, of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for a deep dive into how our region is planning for resilience. They will reveal:
- The biggest hazards we face — from coastal storm surge to inland flooding and even wildfire risks.
- Where our evacuation routes fall short — and what that means for both emergencies and everyday traffic.
- MPO’s 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan — how “high hazard hot spots” and critical assets are shaping the future of local planning.
- What’s working, what’s not — and how MPO collaborates with county leaders and citizens to make sure resiliency isn’t just a buzzword.
This isn’t just about maps and plans — it’s about whether our communities can withstand the next big storm and how we rise to meet the challenge.
Come ready to learn, question, and imagine a safer, stronger Sarasota/Manatee region.
