Mayor Liz Alpert of Sarasota, Florida, has expressed grave concerns about the impact of Hurricane Helene on her city. The mayor described the storm as potentially the strongest to hit Sarasota in the past century.
Despite the storm weakening after making landfall, Mayor Alpert stated that the situation in Sarasota was still dire. She mentioned that the city was facing significant challenges, with the aftermath of the storm being described as the worst in the area in the last 100 years.
Mayor Alpert, who has been a resident of Sarasota for 22 years, emphasized that the current situation was unprecedented in her experience. She expressed fear about the potential damage that daylight would reveal, particularly highlighting the submersion of the city's low-lying barrier islands.
The impact of Hurricane Helene on Sarasota is a stark reminder of the destructive power of natural disasters. The mayor's statements underscore the severity of the situation and the urgent need for assistance and support for the affected residents.
