What You Need Know About Saturday's Hurricane Expo

Is your family ready for the 2012 hurricane season? If your answer is not a definite "yes", you might want to check out the in Palm Harbor this weekend. will be hosting the free community event this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Why should you be concerned about preparing for hurricane season? According to the NOAA, 83 percent of category 4 and 5 hurricane strikes have hit either Florida or Texas, and 40 percent of all U.S. hurricanes have hit Florida. 

Here are five things to know about the Hurricane Expo-

1) Cost: This event is free to the public.

2) Who to bring: This event will be a family-friendly event. 

3) Vendors: Confirmed vendors for the Hurricane Expo include Home Depot; Palm Harbor Fire Rescue; Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Publix grocery/pharmacy; Sam's Club; Freedom Inn; Arden Courts; Humane Society of Pinellas County; Wheelchair Transport; Family Home Health and Verizon Wireless.

4) Information packets: 2012 Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guides will be available. The guides are very helpful for hurricane planning.  

5) Freebies: Free food, giveaways, raffles and kids' activities will be featured.

Manorcare Health Services is located at 2851 Tampa Rd. (727) 787-4777