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. – 2 p.m.Updated Event Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to the potential for inclement weather later in the day, we’re ending the expo at 2 p.m. to ensure everyone has enough time to enjoy the event safely. “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 WFTS 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