A: Storm protection systems may be deployed or placed in “storm protection mode” only when the National Weather Service or Sarasota County Government has declared a storm Watch or Warning for the county. Storm systems must be deactivated within 10 days after an All Clear has been issued. All permanent home exterior storm protection systems must be approved by the ACC. If a storm Watch or Warning is issued and you are not in Sarasota, arrange to have a neighbor deploy your storm protection system.