SHALIMAR — With hurricane season a month away, Okaloosa County officials will host "Florida's Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party" on May 11 at the Okaloosa County Administration Building in Shalimar.
The event, open to all Okaloosa County residents, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is aimed at increasing preparedness for hurricanes and other natural disasters.
According to a forecast issued by Colorado State University meteorologists, this year's season is predicted to be an "extremely active" year with 20 to 25 named storms, eight to 12 hurricanes and four to seven major hurricanes, with four to six storms impacting the United States.
“This event is a reminder that we all need to remain vigilant as hurricane season approaches and make preparations now, instead of panicking when it is too late,” Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Paul Mixon said in a news release. “I encourage all families to attend this fantastic opportunity, make a plan for their households, and learn about how our local agencies make preparations for responding to weather events of this magnitude.”
The expo will feature free custom tote bags from Keep Okaloosa Beautiful for the first 100 attendees, 2024 Hurricane Guides, giveaways, food trucks and displays from first responders, utilities, local businesses and county and municipal departments.
Presenters such as Okaloosa County Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox and WEAR-TV Channel 3 Morning News anchor Laura Hussey will discuss topics like preparing your home, family and boat for a storm, focusing on reliable information sources and respecting all storms regardless of their category.
You can RSVP for the event at https://fb.me/e/6DTniCkB. More storm resources, including this year's Hurricane Guide, can be found at https://myokaloosa.com/ps/emergency-management.
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