2026 Hurricane Expo

Next date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Learn how you can best prepare for this year's hurricane season at the 2026 Hurricane Expo.

Join us on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this free event at the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way. We'll have presentations from multiple agencies, including North Port Emergency Management, North Port Public Works, North Port Utilities, Sarasota County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. There will also be live demos and tables from featured guests, such as City departments, Sarasota County, non-governmental organizations and other vendors.

Guest Speaker Schedule

9:30 a.m.: Stormwater and Floodplain with North Port Public Works and North Port Utilities
10:30 a.m. 2026 Hurricane Season outlook with National Weather Service - Tampa Bay
11:30 a.m. Hurricane Preparedness with North Port Emergency Management and Sarasota County Emergency Management

Confirmed Exhibitors

North Port Emergency Management
City of North Port Communications, Development Services, Information Technology (GIS), Utilities, Public Works, Social Services
North Port Police Department
North Port Fire Rescue
National Weather Service
Sarasota County Mosquito Management
North Port Kiwanis
Peace River Search and Rescue
Sarasota Volunteer Management
Florida Division of Emergency Manegement
American Red Cross
NAMI Sarasota and Manatee
Local Relief
The Salvation Army
Resilient SRQ
Sarasota County Stormwater
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (SARC)
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System
Catholic Charities
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Emergency Support Function (ESF) 17
Rebuilding Together Greater Florida
FL Substance Abuse Response Group (SARG)
Tropical Storm Protection
Florida Power and Light (FPL)
Mold MD
Wrightway Emergency Services
Storm Smart
Reece Windows and Doors
Screen Experts LLC
Compact Care
Off the Grid We Go

Vendor Opportunities

Vendor spaces are now sold out. Any further vendor registrations will now be added to a waitlist.

Does your businesses or organization provide a good or service to the community during severe weather events? You're welcome to sign up to vendor at the Hurricane Expo!

Visit the online form to get started.

Vendor applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and selected based on event needs. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. If selected, an invoice will be sent to the address provided in the registration form.

Fees:

Food/Merchandise Vendors: $28 per space

Non-Profit & Government Entities: $0

Be part of this important community event and help residents prepare, stay safe and recover during hurricane season!

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