Charlotte County Hurricane Expo prepares residents for storm season

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Residents had the opportunity to talk to experts on how to prepare for severe weather at the annual Charlotte County Hurricane Expo on Saturday.

The special event featured informative seminars given by WINK meteorologists, the Charlotte County Emergency Management Team and the Red Cross.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

WINK News streamed the event live on Facebook:

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