Preparing for Hurricane Season 2024
Hurricane Season 2024: Orange County Prepares
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:44 PM
From the Orange County Newsroom
As Florida gears up for the 2024 hurricane season, residents are reminded of the importance of preparation to mitigate the risks posed by severe storms. Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management are hosting the 2024 Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 15, at Evans High School from 9 AM to 1 PM. The theme for this year’s event is "Beyond the Forecast."
Event Highlights:
- Date and Time: Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM (Information sessions start at 9:30 AM)
- Location: Evans High School Gymnasium, 4949 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL 32808
- Activities: One-on-one meetings with emergency responders and safety vendors, safety tips for surviving hurricanes, hurricane predictions by meteorologist Amy Sweezey, and free preparedness items (while supplies last).
For more information, contact 407-836-9140 or email ocoem@ocfl.net. Visit ocfl.net/storm for storm preparedness information.
About Orange County Government:
Orange County, located in Central Florida, encompasses 13 municipalities and is known for its theme parks, convention centers, and life science research park. The county is governed by a Board of County Commissioners and a countywide elected Mayor. For more details, visit www.OCFL.net or follow Orange County Government on social media.