Couldn't make the 2025 Venice Hurricane Expo on May 30? We've got you covered!

Click on the links below for YouTube videos of our featured speakers. 

They will also be posted on the City's Facebook and X social media platforms.

Venice Fire Chief Frank Giddens and Police Lt. Mat Sauchinitz kicked off the expo, discussing the unique challenges faced during the 2024 hurricane season, the importance of understanding storm surge impacts and evacuation levels, and how to get prepared.

CRS (Community Rating System) Coordinator Christina Rimes in the City’s Engineering Department talks about the difference between flood zones and evacuation levels, the risks of Special Flood Hazard Areas, getting discounts on flood insurance, and how to protect your property.

Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio discusses how water and sewer services can be impacted before, during, and after a storm; how the City isolates services to the island, when a boil water notice is issued, and how to register for alerts. 

City Building Official Derek Applegate covers damage assessments, rebuilding and recovery permitting, and understanding the FEMA 50% rule.

Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks on emergency operations, agency coordination, heeding warnings, disaster response and recovery.

ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan discusses the 2025 hurricane season outlook, storm summaries, and guidance on interpreting the cone forecast graphic.

NOAA Hurricane Hunters Flight Director and Meteorologist Dr. Jonathan Zawislak gives a presentation on the Hurricane Hunter team, their aircraft, and how they weather the storm to collect vital data. Flight Engineer Dan Tyson also gives his perspective.