Orange County

Orange County hosts Hurricane Expo to help prepare residents for hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County hosted its Hurricane Expo on Saturday, just in time for the rainy season.

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With the theme “Community Strong” the expo included tips on how to stay safe and prepared during the hurricane season.

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The event was held at West Orange High School and organized by Orange County Government and the Office of Emergency Management.

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The event featured one-on-one meetings with emergency responders and safety vendors.

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Visitors were given safety tips on how to survive a hurricane.

Organizers also gave out free preparedness items and other hurricane supplies.

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