For Immediate Release:
 June 05, 2008

Media Contact:
Alfie Sergio

 305-378-6677



Commissioner Katy Sorenson to host free hurricane preparedness workshop

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- Commissioner Katy Sorenson, in partnership with the Village of Palmetto Bay and Town of Cutler Bay, will host a FREE Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on Saturday, June 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Deering Estate Visitors Center, 16701 S.W. 72 Avenue, in Palmetto Bay. Hurricane preparedness information, safety tips, and lots of giveaways will be available to all attendees. Residents can also bring their old showerheads and exchange them for newer, high efficiency models (supplies are limited). 

“Miami-Dade residents have had to endure the aftermath of severe storms in years past,” said Commissioner Sorenson. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of the wealth of information available at our workshop to prepare for the unexpected this hurricane season.”

Special guest Max Mayfield, former Director of the National Hurricane Center, will be the featured speaker.  Also attending the workshop will be representatives from Florida Power & Light, South Florida Water Management District, and the State Attorney’s Office.

Residents can also receive helpful information from various Miami-Dade County departments, including: Team Metro Kendall, Consumer Services Department, Miami-Dade Transit, Solid Waste Management, Mosquito Control & Public Works, Building Code Compliance Office, Water and Sewer Department, Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Sunstate Bank will be providing refreshments.

For more information about the Hurricane Preparedness Workshop, please contact Commissioner Sorenson's District Office at 305-378-6677.
 
Who: Commissioner Katy Sorenson
Village of Palmetto Bay
Town of Cutler Bay

What:Free Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

When: June 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Where:Deering Estate Visitors Center
16701 S.W. 72 Avenue


 

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER KATY SORENSON DISTRICT 8
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-5218

 

It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-375-1545 at least five days in advance.