Beat the Wave Emergency Preparedness Expo

On Sat., October 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Florence Events Center will host the Beat the Wave Emergency Preparedness Expo. 

‘Disaster cooking’ classes, vendors and more at this years ‘Beat the Wave’ Emergency Prep Expo!

This one-day FREE event on October 11th offers workshops, talks and one-on-one discussions; plus, free hot dogs!

Don’t be scared of natural disasters - get prepared at the West Lane Emergency Operations Group’s “Beat the Wave'' 2025 Emergency Preparedness Expo.  Speak directly with emergency service personnel, see “disaster cooking” demos, take a workshop to learn lifesaving skills, hear from experts from fun and informative speakers, and enjoy a free hot dog lunch.

Do you know how to get to safe ground during a tsunami? Where should you evacuate during a nearby forest fire? How do you prepare for an unexpected emergency at your home? How would you help a loved one with a serious injury? What type of emergency materials do you need in case of evacuation? Get your questions answered from a host of professionals in the all-day booth area, with experts in the field helping you prepare to face a crisis with confidence. 

Speak directly with the emergency personnel who will be helping you through a Siuslaw emergency, with organizations including the City of Florence, the U.S. Coast Guard, & the Oregon Office of Resilience Emergency Management. 

Do you have a food plan during a disaster? Join a variety of expert home cooks throughout the region as they cook a variety of meals in an all-day “disaster cooking” demonstration. From cooking without heat and water to using portable stoves, the chefs will focus on non-perishable ingredients in their culinary creations. 

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a free hot dog lunch provided by the Rotary Club of Florence while supplies last. “Beat the Wave” is sponsored by the City of Florence and Three Rivers Casino to connect residents on the Oregon Coast with businesses and emergency service providers to raise awareness about disaster preparedness.