Marion County Division of Emergency Management to Host Hurricane Workshop

MCSO's Division of Emergency Management will host a free preparedness event in Ocala June 13, but you need to register to reserve a spot.

352todayNASA/Public DomainThe 352 got lucky last year, but residents should always be prepared for extreme weather during hurricane season.

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management will host a free hurricane preparedness workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Marion County Emergency Operations Center.

Featured hurricane preparedness topics will include:

2026 hurricane season outlook
Drought and wildfire information
Insurance education
Home and business damage reporting information
Electrical safety

Additionally, representatives from Duke Energy will be on hand for a “Live Wire Demo,” which will ostensibly cover the do’s and don’ts of downed electrical cables.

This event, which runs from 8 a.m. until noon, joins a spate of scheduled programming across the 352 geared around the start of the 2026 hurricane season, which kicks in June 1.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so interested parties are encouraged to register online here or by scanning this QR code:

The Marion County Emergency Operations Center is located at 690 NW 30th Ave. in Ocala.