Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event to prepare for the new hurricane season and meet hurricane experts, meteorologists and first responders and explore the latest weather technology, sponsored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and FIU’s International Hurricane Research Center
Hurricane season begins June 1 — is your family prepared? Join the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Florida International University’s (FIU) International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Eye of the Storm — a FREE, action-packed day of family-friendly education, museum exploration and hurricane preparedness. It brings together National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hurricane experts, emergency management and community relief organizations for an interactive experience that empowers families with the tools and resources they need to prepare and build resilience before the next hurricane strikes.
“With hurricane season rapidly approaching on June 1, it’s a good practice to be prepared for extreme weather and to understand the wealth of expert resources available in case of an emergency,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “We are proud to be Broward County’s dynamic Hub for Resilience Education and we’re grateful to FIU and the FDEM for their support in helping us champion engagement, education and action for sustainability, resilience and overall safety during storm season.”
Future Storm Chasers can participate in family-friendly activities, including:
- Presentations and Demonstrations by Hurricane Experts
- International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) Air Cannon Missile Demonstrations
- FIU Wind Engineering
- NOAA Hurricane Hunters
- Live Weather Theater Shows
- Local TV Meteorologists
- A Kids Zone
- Weather Safety
- Weather Arts & Crafts
- Storytime
- Mascot Meet-and-Greets
- MODS Weather Science Demos and All-Day Museum Exploration
- Emergency Vehicle “Touch a Truck” and Meet & Greet with South
Florida First Responders
Families can explore sustainability and climate adaptation in Florida’s Climate Future City, sponsored by the Environmental Defense Fund. Guests can design and test resilient cities built to withstand extreme weather. Young meteorologists (ages 0-6) can discover how hurricanes form and create “My Hero Helper” portraits.
“We’re proud to once again partner with FDEM and MODS to make critical hurricane science, mitigation, and preparedness education accessible to the entire community,” said Erik Salna, associate director for education and outreach at FIU’s Extreme Events Institute and International Hurricane Research Center and host of Eye of the Storm. “South Florida is one of the most hurricane-prone regions in the country and knowledge is power. This event brings together residents, leading hurricane experts, emergency management and community relief agencies for an interactive experience that empowers families with the tools, insights and resources they need to prepare effectively and build resilience before the next storm strikes.”
Admission to MODS during the Eye of the Storm event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsors of FIU-IHRC and FDEM. To register, please visit mods.org/eyeofthestorm or onsite at the Museum box office upon arrival.
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Demonstrate the unpredictable nature of tornadoes onstage during live science shows.
Join the Museum of Discovery and Science, Florida International University’s International Hurricane Research Center and the Florida Division of Emergency Management on May 31, for “Eye of the Storm,” an electrifying all-ages free day of education, Museum exploration and weather preparedness.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Museum of Discovery and Science
