For Immediate Release April 14, 2008

Contact: Tom Iovino Hurricane Preparation Specialist (727) 464-5573

 

Stock up on Hurricane Preparedness Know-How

 

Hurricane season will be here before we know it, and it only takes one storm to make a bad season. Member libraries of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative will host a series of free, fun and informative sessions on how to prepare for the season.  Those offerings are:

·         Becoming Storm Savvy: Hurricane preseason is an excellent time to learn how you can prepare yourself to prevent panic if we are affected by a storm. From learning how to put together a survival kit without busting your budget to planning ahead for evacuations, tips are offered for everyone.

·         Hurricane 101: What is a hurricane? How do they form? What are their effects? Get the basics on these dangerous tropical storms.

·         Busting Hurricane Myths: Learn the dangers of some commonly held beliefs when hurricanes approach. Not only will you find the real story, you may also save your life if the big one comes.

·         Hurricanes for Kids: Hurricane season can be a very frightening time for younger family members. By using experiments and easy-to-understand language, your youngsters can find some control over these scary situations.

The times, dates and locations for these seminars are:

• April 29, 6:30 p.m.  – Busting Hurricane Myths
  • Largo Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo (727) 587-6715

 

• May 3, 10:30 a.m. – Hurricane 101
  • East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor (727) 773-2665

 

• May 8, 10:30 a.m. – Busting Hurricane Myths
  • East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor (727) 773-2665

 

• May 10, 11 a.m. – Becoming Storm Savvy
  • Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Drive, Oldsmar (813) 749-1178

 

• May 17, 11 a.m. – Busting Hurricane Myths 
  • Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Drive, Oldsmar (813) 749-1178

 

 

• May 19, 6:30 p.m.  – Hurricane 101
  • Largo Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo (727) 587-6715

 

• May 22, 2 p.m. – Becoming Storm Savvy
  • Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52^nd St., Pinellas Park (727) 541-0718

 

• May 24, 11 a.m. – Hurricane 101
  • Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Drive, Oldsmar (813) 749-1178

 

• May 31, 11 a.m. – Hurricanes for Kids
  • Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Drive, Oldsmar (813) 749-1178

 

• June 3, 7 p.m. – Hurricane 101
  • Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin (727) 298-3080

 

• June 4, 2 p.m. – Hurricane 101
  • St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73^rd Ave., St Pete Beach (727) 363-9238

 

• June 23, 7 p.m. – Hurricane 101
  • Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52^nd St., Pinellas Park (727) 541-0718

 

• June 24, 4 p.m. – Hurricanes for Kids
  • St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73^rd Ave., St Pete Beach (727) 363-9238

 

• June 25, 2 p.m. – Hurricanes for Kids
  • Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater (727) 562-4970

 

• July 9, 2 p.m. – Busting Hurricane Myths 
  • St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73^rd Ave., St Pete Beach (727) 363-9238

 

• July 23, 10:30 a.m. – Hurricanes for Kids
  • Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs (727) 943-4922

 

Residents who would like to schedule a speaker for their church, civic group or business meetings can call Pinellas County’s Speakers Bureau at (727) 464-3000. Remember, knowledge is power. No one can do anything about the weather, but by knowing what to do when bad weather threatens, residents can gain control over their personal safety.

Surviving the Storm:  It’s Everyone’s Responsibility.

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Mary Burrell

Pinellas County Communications Department

333 Chestnut St., Clearwater, FL 33756

Direct: (727) 453-3065

Cell: (727) 580-7732

mburrell@pinellascounty.org

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