With hurricane season on the horizon, the Town of Davie is taking proactive measures to ensure its residents are well-prepared for potential storms. Davie, in conjunction with the Fire Rescue Department, is hosting a Hurricane Expo designed to educate locals on disaster preparedness for the upcoming 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, as detailed by the town's official announcement.
The event, scheduled for May 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center gymnasium, promises an educational and resource-filled evening with local and state agency booths and displays, various hurricane preparedness vendors who can shed light on their products and services, registration for Everbridge and Alert Davie which are critical communication services in emergencies, as well as giveaways and emergency kit raffles adding to the community-centric spirit of the expo, according to information released by the town on their website.
Highlighted as a key aspect of this event is the guest speaker Chris Fisher from NWS Miami; Fisher will provide insights and share knowledge critical to the understanding of hurricane patterns and safety measures. The expo is not just an educational affair but also a community-building initiative that bolsters the readiness of each household in facing nature's unrest, through practical demonstrations and expert sessions. Davie aims to instill confidence and preparedness among its residents.
For those planning to attend, parking is free and available across the street at the Bamford Sports Complex, located at Davie Pine Island Park. Those seeking more information are directed to reach out to Emergency Manager George McCord at 954-797-1207 or via email at [email protected], as he stands at the ready to provide any additional guidance needed to navigate this event and hurricane season at large.
