County News | Pasco’s 2026 Disaster Expo Offers Preparedness Advice, Tips

April 19, 2026 michele525 IN THE LOOP, Pasco County News 0

Media Release | April 16, 2026

The family-friendly, interactive event is set for May 2, 2026

PASCO COUNTY, FL —- From hurricanes to wildfires, Pasco County helps you prepare for emergencies that can strike any time of year. Pasco County Emergency Management invites you and your family to Pasco’s 2026 Disaster Preparedness Expo May 2 to help you be ready not only for hurricanes, but also for other potential disasters.

WHAT: Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Expo

WHERE: Pasco Safety Town | Shady Hills

WHEN: Saturday, May 2 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“Protecting our community remains our highest priority,” says Pasco Emergency Management Director Andy Fossa. “Our annual Disaster Expo gives you the vital information and resources you need to prepare you and your family for any emergency.”

Pasco’s 2026 Disaster Expo will help you:

Plan for Evacuations
Register for Special Needs Assistance
Protect Your Home or Business
Understand Severe Weather with a Panel Discussion featuring Tampa Bay 28’s Chief Meteorologist, Denis Phillips
Prepare Go-Kits for People & Pets

Kids can create go-kits, visit our touch-a-truck display, and enjoy other activities – while parents can speak with our Emergency Management experts. We’ll also have food trucks, and you can grab a copy of our 2026 Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide.

For more information about preparing for disasters – including how to sign up for emergency notifications through Alert Pasco – please visit the Pasco’s Department of Emergency Management website at: bit.ly/PascoEM