It’s Time: City Helps Community Get Ready for 2026 Hurricane Season

PREP Workshops Coming Soon

May 01, 2026

With the 2026 hurricane season imminent, June 1 to November 30, the City of Tallahassee is preparing now to weather possible storms and urging residents to do the same. Personal preparedness can enhance safety and ease the recovery process.

To guide residents through planning, the City of Tallahassee will host three free community workshops as part of its Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) program. Attendees will hear from local experts about what supplies to have on hand; steps to take to protect people, pets and property; and available resources that can help residents prepare.

The sessions will be held on designated Tuesdays, in person, from 6-8 p.m. Doors for each session will open at 5 p.m. to allow attendees the opportunity to visit community partner tables for additional valuable information. The workshop schedule is below.

• May 12 - ALARM International Church, 2532 West Tharpe Street
• May 26 - Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Drive
• June 16 - St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, 4784 Thomasville Road

For the three community workshops (May 12, May 26 and June 16), a youth component will also be available, featuring fun, age-appropriate activities and interactive learning about disaster preparedness. We encourage you to bring the whole family and make it a night of learning together. Youth will have their own space, supervised by dedicated City staff, to explore hands-on lessons about staying safe before, during and after emergencies while adults take part in the main workshop.

Additionally, the City will host a free PREP workshop tailored for neighborhood leaders on Tuesday, May 5, at the Sue McCollum Community Center at Lafayette Park, 501 Ingleside Avenue. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m., and the doors will open at 5 p.m. This workshop will walk participants through the City's PREP Guide for Neighborhood Leaders, which is a structured process neighborhoods can use to organize and prepare together. For more information on PREP and participating in the workshops, visit Talgov.com/PREP.

Ensuring that you have access to timely and accurate information during an emergency is an important part of personal preparedness. City utility customers are encouraged to check and update, if needed, the contact information associated with their utility account. The City uses this information to send text and email alerts during disasters. To review and update the contact information associated with your utility account, visit Talgov.com/Update.

To stay connected with the City now and during a potential disaster, follow @CityofTLH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. For questions about PREP, contact the City's Neighborhood Affairs division at 850-891-8795 or Neighborhoods@Talgov.com.