Isle of Palms Hurricane Expo

The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) will host its 2024 Hurricane Expo on Tuesday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. IOP residents and residents from surrounding communities are welcome to attend and learn more about how to prepare for a hurricane. The event will be held at the City’s Recreation Center and is free and open to the public. IOP City officials and various community partners will be available to educate citizens and provide resources for hurricane preparedness.

Guests are encouraged to bring their families, as there will be fun activities and food available on site. 

With the start of hurricane season approaching on June 1, 2024, the City is taking proactive measures to keep island residents and visitors informed about the necessary steps to be prepared ahead of storm. According to the National Weather Service, an average of 6 out of 12 tropical storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico, become hurricanes each year. Complex patterns can make hurricanes difficult to predict but preparation helps coastal and inland community members gain more peace of mind.

Along with planning tips, Hurricane Expo attendees will receive guidance on what to do during and after a storm, ways to protect their home, local evacuation information and more.