Are you a Matt Devitt fan? If so, Matt will be in Englewood this Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the Elks Lodge for the Hurricane & Home Expo. He’s giving his hurricane presentation at 1:30 p.m., packed with practical advice to get you prepped for storm season. Swing by, say hello, and pick up some tips. It’s a great way to get ready and meet Matt in person.
Englewood’s Hurricane Expo comes at just the right time, as hurricane season kicks off. Emergency officials and community groups are joining forces to help residents get ahead before the Gulf coast prepares for hurricane season.
The expo takes place this Saturday, bringing together nearly 300 people from all over. Thirty-two booths line the event, each staffed by emergency managers, first responders, utility companies, insurance professionals, and local groups. There’s a sense of community here, with experts ready to help you figure out evacuation plans, stock your emergency kits, operate generators safely, understand flood insurance, and review changes to local disaster plans.
Attendees get rare, face-to-face access to people like Matt Devitt. This is your chance to ask anything hurricane-related.
Officials keep repeating one message: After what we’ve learned from recent storms, waiting isn’t an option. Now’s the time to find out your evacuation route, put together that kit, double-check your insurance, and keep track of updates throughout the season.
The goal is simple: organizers want everyone leaving the expo with not just information, but proper tools and confidence to weather any storm Florida throws their way.
And if you can’t make the Englewood Expo or missed other hurricane preparedness events, don’t stress. Florida Tropical Training Week is right around the corner. From July 27th to 30th, 2026, you can join three daily virtual sessions led by National Weather Service meteorologists. It’s open to everyone, wherever you’re living. You’ll learn how to read weather forecasts, pick up lifesaving safety strategies, and turn all that info into solid plans for your family.
Living in Florida means the weather is always part of the conversation. These sessions ensure you’re ready for whatever the tropics bring.
The Englewood Home & Hurricane Expo takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026. It will be held at the Elks Lodge at 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free and features local experts, weather resources, giveaways, and a blood drive.
To register for the online Florida Tropical Training Week, click here.
