{"id":263628,"date":"2026-05-08T16:31:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263628\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:31:39","slug":"pinellas-county-to-give-away-generators-chainsaws-and-more-at-hurricane-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263628\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinellas County to give away generators, chainsaws and more at hurricane expo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AnAn aerial view of Treasure Island and the damage on Gulf to Bay Blvd from beach sands and flood damage after Hurricane Helene in 2024. Credit: Dave Decker \/ Creative Loafing Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

The start of hurricane season is less than a month away, but there\u2019s still time to get ready<\/a> for the next big storm. <\/p>\n

Tampa Bay got a break last year, but some homes and businesses have not recovered from the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton of 2024. <\/p>\n

At this Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation expo this weekend, several Pinellas County departments will have info on how to prepare for and respond to hurricanes.<\/p>\n

Rescue equipment and vehicles will be on display. Plus, giveaways and door prizes including generators, hurricane supply kits and chainsaws.<\/p>\n

There is no cover for the Hurricane Expo happening Saturday, May 9, in Palm Harbor.<\/a><\/p>\n

This article appears in May 07 \u2013 13, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSelene San Felice is managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Prior to joining CL in 2025, she started the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter and worked for her hometown paper, The Capital in Annapolis,…\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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