Hurricane Expo

Save the Date: June 8, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC 28451

The Hurricane Expo is an opportunity for residents to prepare for a potential hurricane by offering a one stop shop for emergency resources, answering storm-related questions, and making key stakeholders and partner agencies available. Residents are invited to receive valuable information and training from local, state, and federal experts on what to expect and how to prepare by participating in workshops, a public safety roundtable, and visiting with community organizations and partners.

One workshop will feature experts from the National Weather Service delving into the hurricane season outlook. Town staff will guide another workshop to offer insights into flood zone hazards, stormwater management, and the Town’s recent acceptance into FEMA’s Community Rating System program. Both workshops will be offered at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.   

Workshop Schedule

Representatives from the following organizations will have booths set up to assist with questions and aid the public in preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. The Town is grateful for participation from the following agencies: Town of Leland staff from Fire/Rescue, Police, Public Works, and Planning and Inspections departments, Brunswick County Emergency Services, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Brunswick County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, National Weather Service, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Red Cross, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agency, and WWAY-TV.

Please contact Emergency Management Chief John Grimes via email at jgrimes@townofleland.com with any questions.