Each year ahead of hurricane season, the Town of Leland hosts a Hurricane Expo. The goal of the Hurricane Expo is to ensure residents are prepared for a potential hurricane by offering a one stop shop for emergency resources, answering any storm-related questions, and making key stakeholders and partner agencies available to citizens. Residents receive valuable information and training from local, state, and federal experts on what to expect and how to prepare ahead of hurricane season.
The Town of Leland will host its third annual Hurricane Expo on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
Hurricane Expo workshops will cover the hurricane season outlook from the National Weather Service and flooding, insurance, and stormwater management. These workshops will be offered at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. A question and answer panel with Town staff and public safety officials will take place at 12:30 p.m. Submit questions for the panel to Emergency Management Chief John Grimes via email at jgrimes@townofleland.com.
The Hurricane Expo will include a touch-a-truck to allow community members to learn about fire engines and swift water rescue equipment. Other public safety agencies will also have apparatus on display throughout the day.
