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The Eye of the Storm is heading your way! The community’s favorite electrifying hurricane annual event rolls into Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Florida International University’s International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC), Broward County Emergency Management Division, the City of Fort Lauderdale Domestic Preparedness and Emergency Management Bureau and MODS once again hosts this FREE Museum admission day sponsored by the FIU-IHRC and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
“As Broward County’s dynamic hub for resiliency education and community solutions to help mitigate the impact of climate change, MODS is the ideal space to prepare South Florida for the upcoming storm season and beyond,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO at MODS. “This annual event allows our community to receive the most up-to-date science and information to help keep their families safe and protected during the upcoming storm season. Admission to the Museum and events are FREE as we are committed to accessibility and making sure that our resources are available to everyone in our community, regardless of income.”
Welcome back to the Eye of the Storm! With a busier-than-average predicted season, we are excited to partner with FDEM and MODS once again to showcase hurricane science, mitigation and preparedness, the most up-to-date storm-tracking technology and the latest research to attendees,” 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. “Join us at MODS for Eye of the Storm 2022 as we connect South Florida residents with hurricane experts, local emergency management, community relief agency and interactive science.”
Admission is FREE! Future Storm Chasers will experience:
● Exciting presentations and interactive demos by hurricane experts.
○ International Hurricane Protection Association Air Cannon Missile Demonstrations
○ FIU NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind Exhibit
○ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
○ MODS Weather Science Demonstrations
● Kids Zone:
○ Weather Safety
○ Weather Art & Crafts
○ Story time
○ Mascots
● Emergency vehicle “Touch a Truck” and meet & greet with South Florida first responders and canine units.
● Test your building skills at MODS’ wind tunnel construction zone, explore weather related engineering challenges in The Hangar Makerspace and make-and-take your own barometer.
● Help protect your privacy, identity and confidentiality with a FREE secure onsite mobile community paper shredding truck, sponsored by AARP. The truck will be located in the Museum’s bus loop from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or when the truck is full.) The community can bring boxes of paper items only. All metal spines, paper and binder clips should be removed. Staples are acceptable.
Admission to MODS during the Eye of the Storm event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsors of FIU-IHRC and FDEM. Tickets can be reserved by visiting mods.org/
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, peaking in late August through November.
ABOUT FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM):
The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. For more information, please visit floridadisaster.org.
ABOUT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) INTERNATIONAL HURRICANE RESEARCH CENTER (IHRC):
The IHRC is a multi-disciplinary research and education organization within the FIU Extreme Events Institute at Florida International University in Miami. For more information, please visit ihrc.fiu.edu.
ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION:
The Broward County Emergency Management Division develops and implements comprehensive emergency planning response, mitigation and recovery activities in order to save lives and protect property in emergencies. For more information, visit Broward.org/Emergency, follow on Twitter @ReadyBroward and Facebook.com/BrowardEMD or call 954.831.3900.
ABOUT CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUREAU:
The City of Fort Lauderdale Domestic Preparedness and Emergency Management Bureau is responsible for developing, organizing and facilitating classroom training and disaster preparedness exercises for the City of Fort Lauderdale. For more information on how to assist in making your community safer, stronger and better prepared please contact FTL.EM@fortlauderdale.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE (MODS):
Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. In addition to daily hours, MODS’ STEMobile delivers STEM education on location across South Florida! A STEMobile experience ranges from one-hour to full-day with programming for pre-kindergarten through adult and is available for schools, community centers, corporate team building and special events! All programs can be customized for time, group size and age group. Book a STEMobile visit today. Free programs and scholarships are available!
The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637).
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