Sarasota, Florida -- With the approach of the hurricane season on June 1, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida's Foundation are offering a series of webinars on what homeowners can do to prepare their homes to withstand high winds.

The webinars are offered through June 25. A list of times and dates is available on the Florida's Foundation website at www.floridasfoundation.org.

Sarasota County, Florida -- County crews are conducting damage assessments and response and relief operations today in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac.

So far, county creeks and rivers are saturated and there are flood warnings in effect for the Myakka River at Myakka State Park. There also is active flooding along River Road at the Rambler's Rest RV Resort in Venice.

Storm tides and wave action along coastal areas is causing beach erosion and damage to adjacent roads. Manasota Beach Road in the middle of Manasota Key is flooded.

Venice, Florida -- A disaster recovery center is open in Sarasota County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Representatives from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies will be at the center to explain disaster assistance programs and help survivors apply for aid.