TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – With memories of the 2024 hurricane season still weighing heavily on the Gulf Coast, Treasure Island officials aren’t taking any chances this year.
The city has announced it will host a Hurricane Expo on Friday, April 17, as the June 1 start of the 2026 season looms on the horizon. The event is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center, located at 1 Park Place and 106th Avenue.
Mike Clay, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum Bay News 9, is set to headline the evening. He will offer a look at what the upcoming months might hold for Florida’s coastline and provide a long-term perspective on local weather patterns.
For the first time, the expo is introducing a dedicated section for local mitigation partners. These experts will provide specific resources for residents living in everything from high-rise condos to mobile homes.
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Attendees can watch live demonstrations of products designed to stop floodwaters and reinforce buildings against high winds. This new addition aims to move beyond basic preparedness and into the realm of physical property protection.
Representatives from both city and county departments will also be on hand to walk the public through official evacuation routes and storm response protocols.
“Join us to get your mitigation and restoration questions answered,” city officials stated in the announcement, emphasizing that the event serves as a one-stop shop for flood insurance details and Red Cross resources.
The city is urging anyone who cannot attend the expo to visit mytreasureisland.com/stormready. The site allows users to look up their specific evacuation zones and sign up for Alert Pinellas, the regional emergency notification system.
As the community continues to rebuild from previous years, local leaders are stressing that preparation is the only way to minimize future risks.
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