WPBF 25 Hosts Annual 'Hurricane Ready' Summit

Storm and safety leaders gather for preparedness event ahead of hurricane season

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:56pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, blue, and green, with dramatic clouds and wind-swept vegetation dominating the scene, conceptually representing the overwhelming power of nature during a major storm event.As hurricane season approaches, a community-focused summit aims to prepare coastal residents for the growing threat of extreme weather.Palm Beach Today

WPBF 25, the ABC affiliate serving Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast region of Florida, hosted its annual 'Hurricane Ready' summit. The event brought together local emergency management officials, meteorologists, and community leaders to discuss hurricane preparedness and safety ahead of the upcoming storm season.

Why it matters

As one of the most hurricane-prone regions in the United States, the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast rely on events like the WPBF 25 Hurricane Ready Summit to ensure residents, businesses, and first responders are informed and ready to respond to potential tropical threats. The summit provides a valuable platform for sharing the latest forecasting technology, emergency protocols, and disaster mitigation strategies.

The details

The daylong summit featured presentations and panel discussions covering a range of hurricane-related topics, including the 2026 storm outlook, evacuation planning, flood risk assessment, and post-disaster recovery efforts. Attendees also had the opportunity to visit vendor booths showcasing the latest emergency supplies, communications tools, and smart home technologies for weathering major storms.

  • The WPBF 25 Hurricane Ready Summit took place on April 15, 2026.

The players

WPBF 25

The ABC television affiliate serving the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast region of Florida.

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What’s next

WPBF 25 will continue its hurricane preparedness coverage in the lead-up to the 2026 storm season, which officially begins on June 1.

The takeaway

Events like the WPBF 25 Hurricane Ready Summit play a crucial role in ensuring coastal communities in Florida are informed and equipped to respond to the increasing threat of hurricanes driven by climate change.