County Live Streams Preparing to Survive Show

The county is hosting a 30-minute show on preparing for a disaster that will live stream at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

The show is part of the county's successful eSeries that discusses aspects of emergency preparedness. 

"The series has been really successful. It's given people a whole new way to learn about hurricane preparedness. People are going on the site and watching the videos at their leisure. That's working out well," said Mary Burrell, county spokesperson.

In this segment of eSeries, host Tom Iovino will interview Bryan Koon, Florida’s Emergency Management director, to talk about statewide disaster preparedness efforts.

He will also interview Bob Lasher, public information officer for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, to discuss the county’s transportation plans before, during and after a disaster.

Accompanying the show is a live blog where you can submit your questions. The blog will open on the website before the live streaming.

"It's been a great vehicle for outreach," Burrell said.

If you’re interested in submitting a question to Iovino log-in and enter your question into the blog window. Only questions that meet the terms of participation will be posted. Due to the length of the program some questions may go unanswered during the show, but they will be followed up after.  

You can also watch the show Prepare to Survive on PCC-TV (Bright House Channel 622, Knology Channel 18 or Verizon Channel 44).

Show will air on television on Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.

To view the eSeries videos online now visit the county's emergency preparedness on their website.