Libby Carnahan, Pinellas County Sea Grant Agent
Where will you go? What should you pack? Is your home secure? Are You Really Prepared? Join Pinellas County Extension and other county partners for a FREE Hurricane Preparedness Workshop for local residents at Weedon Island Preserve on Saturday, June 16th at 9am.
Tom Iovino, Pinellas County Emergency Management spokesman, will deliver the Keynote address. He will present the history of hurricanes in Tampa Bay and discuss the potential threat from a storm this season. Experts from the University of Florida and Pinellas County Animal Services will deliver sound advice on preparing your home, family, finances, pets, and waterfront in the event of a storm.
Each participant will walk away with a reusable insulated tote back full of informative resources including a manual LED Flashlight. Refreshments will be provided.
Door prizes include a complete set of Tires donated by TiresPlus and an Energy Efficiency kit provided by the Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project, all valued at more than $500!
Registration is limited, reserve your seat by going online to http://hurricanepreparedness.eventbrite.com/. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center is located at 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. For questions, call (727) 453-6522.
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