In preparation for the Atlantic hurricane season, Wellington invites the community to a FREE Hurricane Expo at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) on Saturday, May 6th from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors and receive information on hurricane preparedness.
During the expo, attendees will learn about trusted sources of information during a storm, as well as how to prepare their families and home for severe weather.
The Expo will also feature 20 vendors and presentations covering important safety topics, including a preview of the upcoming hurricane season.
Presenters Include:
- Florida Power & Light’s Ilan Kuafer
- Allstate Insurance Homeowner’s Insurance Updates by Anne-Marie Batten
- National Weather Service 2023 Hurricane Season Outlook by Robert Molleda, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
- American Red Cross Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s Eric Roby, Executive Director
- Solid Waste Authority’s Patrick Carrol, Chief Operating Officer Solid Waste Authority
- Palm Beach County Emergency Management Shelters and Special Needs Registry by Michael Jankowski
- Village of Wellington’s Flood Control Seminar by Jonathan Reinsvold, Village Engineer
The Expo will also have emergency vehicles on display from the American Red Cross and FPL along with an interactive photo booth. Free disaster supply kits will be provided while supplies last (sponsored by: Ceres Environmental Services, FPL, and Solid Waste Authority).
For more information call the Wellington Community Center at (561) 753-2484, or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Hurricane.
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