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**Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025 Highlights Wildfire Safety**

Today marks the conclusion of Severe Weather Awareness Week, with an emphasis on staying prepared for wildfire risks. Sarasota County Emergency Services is urging residents to prioritize safety in the face of potential fire hazards.

To stay wildfire-ready:

- Evacuate immediately if instructed to do so by local officials.

- Monitor active fires and alerts by keeping up with fire watches and warnings.

- Use an N95 mask to reduce the risk of smoke inhalation.

More safety tips and resources about wildfires are available at [Floridadisaster.org/Hazards/Wildfire](http://Floridadisaster.org/Hazards/Wildfire).

Stay alert and informed as wildfire season peaks.

Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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