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Hurricane Preparedness Workshop (*Registration Required)

The Pinellas County Extension and other county partners present this workshop to help residents prepare their homes, families, finances, pets and property for a hurricane this season.

Tom Iovino, Pinellas County Emergency Management spokesman, will deliver the keynote address, discussing the history of hurricanes in the Bay area and the potential threat of a storm this season.

Experts from the University of Florida, Pinellas County Animal Services, and other agencies will deliver additional advice. 

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Each participant will receive a reusable insulated tote bag full of informative resources, including a manual LED flashlight. Door prizes include a complete set of tires donated by TiresPlus and an energy efficiency kit provided by the Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project.

Refreshments provided. 

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Because of limited space, please register in advance at the Web site below.

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