This #WalkAroundWednesday VPD Chief Charlie Thorpe talks about the importance of storm preparedness and the start of the new school year. This weekend’s storm event was a great reminder to get to know your neighbor, have your preparedness kit ready, and know your flood zone and evacuation level. Download the City of Venice Hurricane guide here bit.ly/3yM9Tvr School starts next week! Expect a lot of traffic, leave early and plan your routes ahead of time. Be patient and watch for school zones, pedestrians in crosswalks, bicyclists, and students offloading from school buses! VPD will be in the area of Venice High School and Venice Elementry School conducting traffic enforcement. 🚔🚦 For the latest information on Sarasota County Schools, visit sarasotacountyschools.net