It’s never too early to start preparing for Hurricane Season. All residents in the Englewood Water District service area should be prepared for storm season. While our location along the Gulf provides the beautiful coastal lifestyle we enjoy, it also places Englewood at an increased risk of hurricanes, storm surge, flooding, and other storm-related impacts.

  • Verify your information in the CodeRED emergency alert system. We use the CodeRED system to keep you informed about storm impacts in our area. 
    • We also use the CodeRED system to inform residents of planned service interruptions, boil water notices, and other important messages throughout the year – not just during hurricane season. 
  • Follow our official updates on the EWD website at Englewood Water District’s website or our official social media 
  • Know your home’s evacuation zone. Much of Englewood is in Zone A and will need to evacuate if a storm is heading our way. Sarasota Zone Map & Charlotte Zone Map
    • Remember, you don’t need to go hundreds of miles, just tens of miles out of the evacuation zones.
    • When mandatory evacuations are issued, Englewood Water District temporarily suspends water service in affected evacuation zones. This measure protects critical equipment from storm surge damage and helps prevent wastewater lift station failures, reducing the risk of sewage backups into homes and businesses. 
    • When an evacuation order is issued, you should leave the area immediately. Those who choose to remain may not be able to receive emergency assistance during the storm. For the safety of both residents and first responders, emergency personnel cannot operate in severe storm conditions or areas affected by deep floodwaters. 
  • Make sure you have a stocked basic disaster supplies kit. You can find a checklist version of the list attached, or check out Ready.gov/kit and FloridaDisaster.org.
    • Have at least one gallon of water per person, per day, for at least three days. 
    • Prepare your emergency water supply well before a storm approaches. Last-minute, high-volume water use by thousands of residents can reduce system pressure across the community, affecting water service to homes and limiting the water available for emergency firefighting efforts. .
    • If you are evacuating, make sure to turn off your customer valve before leaving to help prevent leaks. Alternatively, you may also contact our office to request a turn off at the water meter. Leaving for the season? Complete a seasonal on / off request ahead of time to help protect against leaks. 
    • Ensure sewer clean out caps are secure to protect against inflow during heavy rain and help prevent sewer backups into your home. See a broken clean out cap or a sewer vent leaning? Report it to us right away!
    • Don’t wait for a storm track – supplies go fast when a storm is forecasted for our area.
  • Review the tropical weather forecasts regularly.
  • Make sure you have contact information for multiple friends and family members. During a storm, cellular networks may be impacted, and service reliability can vary by carrier. Keep a list of backup contacts readily available in case your primary method of communication is disrupted. 
  • Severe weather can damage critical infrastructure. Please expect temporary water service interruptions or low pressure after the storm. Englewood Water District will safely begin damage assessments and repairs as soon as conditions allow.
  • Water service will not automatically return when evacuation orders are lifted. Englewood Water District must physically inspect pipelines and wastewater lift stations for structural breaks and contamination. Once service returns, a precautionary Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until lab testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

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