SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Seminole County residents are now better prepared to handle a storm.
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On Saturday, the county hosted its first-ever Hurricane Action Day.
The Office of Emergency Management held training sessions to show people what to do before, during, and after a storm.
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The training included everything from safely using a generator to operating a chainsaw.
“Every storm is different. So, it’s good to have a refresher,” said Seminole County resident Rosanna Rivera. “This is an excellent opportunity. When it’s free and we just came out, and we need to learn. We need to be prepared.”
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People who attended also got a free 72-hour emergency kit.
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