All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo

Get Prepared!

Indian River County recently hosted its 4^th Annual All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, this FREE event was held in the air-conditioned Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida.

Tightly stacked sandbags protecting an entry door from floodwater. — Sandbags for hurricane preparations. Photo taken 05-16-23.

What information was distributed at this annual event?

Hurricane & Other Disaster Preparedness Information
Educational Presentations
Giveaways
Kid Activities
Informative Handouts from Local Organizations
Touch a Truck – emergency vehicles on display outside
Helpful Supplies Lists & Examples
And more…

Additionally, our UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County Florida Master Gardener Volunteers were on hand. At their booth they spoke with Indian River County residents about disaster preparedness, being ready ahead of a disaster, and gave information that is research-based and free. And all of it just right for our Florida lives and the possible disasters we may face.

Emergency pantry full of shelf-stable canned and dry goods. — Emergency pantry of shelf-stable food items. UF Photo by Tyler Jones

Some Florida disasters to prepare for:

Hurricane
Flood
Tornado
Wildfire
Chemical Spill
Evacuation
Pandemic
And more – Zombie Apocalypse?

Most of our favorite preparedness information comes directly from our University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Electronic Data Information Source (UF/IFAS EDIS) publications.

Some examples of the EDIS disaster preparedness resources include:

Propane tank ready for emergency cooking. — Propane Tank, filled and ready for emergency cooking during power outages. Photo by Yvonne Florian

In conclusion, please do your research, check your supplies and the readiness of your home now. Have your landscape trees pruned. Stock up on the necessities for at least a two-week power outage. Get prepared now before disaster strikes.