TODAY: Join residents in preparing for a potential disaster

On June 8, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Longboat Key will host the 13th Disaster Preparedness Seminar.

Bryan Koon will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers will include Julius Hales, Director of State Fire Marshal’s Office, the emergency management chiefs of Sarasota and Manatee counties and Bob Harrigan, ABC-7’s chief meteorologist.

“It’s been several years since we have experienced any kind of hurricane reach landfall in Florida, so many residents are either new to the area and have never experienced a hurricane, or their state preparedness may have declined over those years,” Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips said. “This event will emphasize the things they can do at home to protect themselves, their pets and their boats and raise the awareness for all residents, businesses and visitors.”

If you go:

When: 3 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 8

Where: Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road

Call 383-2466