WHAT:
The City of Lakeland, in partnership with United Way of Central Florida, Age Friendly Lakeland, Home Instead, and community preparedness organizations, invites media representatives to attend the 2026 Lakeland Hurricane Expo. This FREE, family-friendly event will provide residents with valuable hurricane preparedness information, emergency planning resources, expert presentations, and opportunities to connect with public safety professionals and community organizations.
WHO:
• Mayor Sara Roberts McCarley
• Meteorologist Denis Phillips, ABC Action News Tampa Bay
• Dr. Tracy Fanara
• Meteorologist Kyle Hanson, Spectrum Bay News 9
• Trinity Laurino, LkldNow (Panel Moderator)
• Representatives from City of Lakeland Emergency Management, Polk County Emergency Management, medical preparedness professionals, elder care preparedness specialists, and more.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
RP Funding Center
701 W. Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815