HURRICANE EXPO 2008

You won’t want to miss the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo 2008 – Are you Ready Tampa Bay? Know your zone, make a plan! A one-stop-shop to get you prepared for hurricane season. Talk to local and national emergency managers, meet with emergency management representatives with the City, County and other storm safety organizations, and get your official hurricane guide and other hurricane preparedness information to help get you, your family and your pets ready for a possible storm evacuation.

With your discounted admission to MOSI, you can walk through Disasterville, 10,000-square-feet of exhibits on floods, hail, lightning, volcanoes and tsunamis, including immersion theatres that demonstrate what it's like to experience a hurricane, tornado, wildfire and earthquake. The exhibition uncovers the science behind natural disasters and allows guests to explore the role of a weather reporter, emergency manager, scientist and producer through Bay News 9 WeatherQuest-an interactive newsroom complete with a real-life news desk and meteorologist green screen.

Watch a special invitation from City of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio and Hillsborough County Administrator Pat Bean (English / Spanish)
Listen the Hurricane Expo public service announcement (English / Spanish)

For Immediate Release

Tampa, FL (March 26, 2008) –The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County will host the 2008 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI). Admission to the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo is FREE. In addition, Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo guests can enjoy MOSI exhibit galleries and one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre* film for only $8 per person (children under 2 admitted FREE)! *Special engagement films not included. Read More ›› (Lea Más ››)

Download the event flyer (English / Spanish)