The Partnership For Strong Families will hold a Tri-County Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 17, in Fanning Springs.

The event will from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Suwannee River Fair Pavilion (17851 NW 90th Ave.).

Hurricane Idalia led to the creation of the first Tri-County Disaster Preparedness and Resource Expo in May 2024. Around 300 people attended last year’s event and the goal is to double the number of people attending this year’s expo with help from this year’s sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union.

More than 30 organizations will provide information and resources at the expo, including FEMA, Red Cross, local first responders, law enforcement, the Florida Department of Health, the Episcopal Children’s Services, Haven Hospice and more.

There will be seminars and training presented throughout the day discussing various preparedness topics.

There will be door prizes sponsored by exhibiting organizations and free food provided by Heavy B’s BBQ, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Moo’s Lemonade and more.