Hernando County’s 2007 Hurricane Expo will be held at Weeki Wachee Springs on Saturday, June 2, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This day of family fun will also include information for preparing for a hurricane emergency. Hernando County so far has been spared the wrath of a major Hurricane, but we still need to keep in mind that it can happen here.

The Expo will be from 9 am to 3 pm. Rain or shine. Admission and Parking are free and the Hernando County Bus will shuttle attendees to and from the designated additional lots. Signs will be posted on St Road 50 and US 19, as to where the additional parking is located. There will be vendors with displays and there will be different presentations throughout the day. The Hernando County Emergency Management team will be available to answer any questions you have. Tom Leto and his staff have done a great job in organizing this event.

There will be a hurricane simulator, information on shelters and how to care for your pets, maps showing flood zones and evacuation areas, Generator Safety classes, and lots of other events. Florida Department of Financial Services will have a presentation on “Do I have the right Insurance” .The Guest speaker will be Steve Jerve chief Meteorologist from Channel 8 news.

In addition to the Emergency Management team on hand at the Hurricane Expo, the Sheriff’s department will be there as well. Sheriff Nugent, will be a speaker at the event. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office will have on display their Marine Unit, Aviation, Motor Unit, and their S.W.A.T. Team.

There will also be entertainment provided throughout the day, a Mermaid performance as well at live performances by David Martin, and Rescue 22.

If you have any questions on this event or any other matter involving Safety and Security you can contact me, Helen Allison at 353 596-1530, Mark Tobert at Hernando County Emergency Management at 352 754-4083 or the Sheriffs department at 352 754-6830. Detailed information about the Hurricane Expo is also available on the Emergency Management website: www.hernandocounty.us/em

Hernando County Emergency Management www.hernandocounty.us/em

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