May 14, 2026
The City has been preparing a report that analyzes areas within the community that have experienced multiple flood insurance claims to identify causes and recommend mitigation strategies. Known as a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA), the draft report is now available for community review and public input at www.Sarasotafl.gov/RLAA
A property is deemed to be a repetitive loss if there has been more than one paid insurance claim of $1,000 or more within 10 years. The RLAA identifies
repetitive loss areas within the city limits, documents flooding conditions, summarizes public outreach results, and outlines potential mitigation strategies in accordance with the Community Rating System (CRS) Activity 510 requirements, which involves floodplain management planning.
With more than 50 repetitive loss properties after the 2024 hurricane season, a mandatory RLAA was required under the CRS guidelines. The City participates in the CRS to earn points for flood risk reduction, floodplain management planning, community education and more for residents to be eligible for reduced insurance rates through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft RLAA document and submit any questions or comments to floodinfo@sarasotafl.gov .
Input will be accepted until Friday, June 12, 2026
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