Are you ready for the 2008 Hurricane Season? Learn what it takes to be Ready. Set. Safe.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 10am to 2pm. The event is held at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center, in Plantation, on 201 N.W. 84th Avenue.

A free, fun and informative event for the entire family featuring more than 40 hurricane preparedness exhibits. Take a tour of the Emergency Operations Center and see displays of emergency response vehicles. We’ll also have giveaways and prizes and parking is free.

New This Year

• Live demonstrations throughout the day
• Kids Zone for Broward’s youngest residents, art, balloons and goody bags
• Learn more about registration for important emergency services including Vulnerable Population Registry, Special Medical Needs Shelters and Evacuation Transportation, Hurricane Update eMail System and more!

For more information, call 954-831-4000, TTY for hearing impaired 954-831-3940 or visit www.broward.org/hurricane

The Broward County Emergency Operations Center is located just west of University Drive at Broward Boulevard and N.W. 84th Ave., adjacent to the West Regional Library.

Watch for the OFFICIAL Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide Ready. Set. Safe. in your mailbox this June. A service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

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