Venice Hurricane Expo is Friday 5/19
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
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The City of Venice is once again partnering with the Venice Gondolier Sun to hold a Home & Hurricane Expo on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Venice Community Center, as a public service prior to hurricane season from June through November. The Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. If you are new to the area, this Expo should not be missed!
Speakers from the City will be Fire Chief Frank Giddens and Police Lt. Louis White at 10 a.m.; City Engineer Kathleen Weeden at 10:30 a.m.; Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane at noon; and ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan, who emphasizes, “We’re here to prepare you, not scare you,” at 1 p.m. Presenting sponsor Jansen Shutters will be sharing tips from the business community at 11:30 a.m. ***Please see attached flyer
Speaker topics will include information gained and lessons learned from Hurricane Ian, storm prep, the role of emergency services, stormwater/flooding, evacuation centers and the County transportation plan, common myths and misconceptions, and what to do following a hurricane.
The Venice Community Center, located at 326 Nokomis Ave. S. on the island, will have seating for 300 people to listen to speakers, and standing room for more. Vendors will be offering invaluable hurricane- and storm-related information, products and services, and raffles and other giveaways are planned. At the City of Venice table, there will be a raffle for three weather radios. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Be prepared for hurricane season 2023 and plan to attend this informative Expo!
