HELPS is an acronym which stands for the Hurricane Exposition for Learning, Preparation, and Safety.

The HELPS hurricane expo

Expo

Expo may refer to:*Expo , short for "exposition", and also known as World's Fair*A trade fair, an exhibition where companies in an industry showcase and demonstrate their latest products...

 is an exposition intended to help the general public prepare for, endure through and recover from hurricanes and other natural disasters. It is an event that is supported by both private-sector, non-profit, and government agencies who have an interest in educating the public on disaster preparedness.

HELPS is a public service event that offers free parking and free admission. The first HELPS Expo is scheduled to be held in Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...

 at the Orange County Convention Center

Orange County Convention Center

The Orange County Convention Center is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region. The center currently ranks as the second largest convention center in the United States . The OCCC offers of total space, of which is exhibit space...

 on May 19 and May 20, 2007, but the scope of HELPS goes far beyond this with plans for more expositions throughout many coastal areas. Immediate plans include expositions in Jacksonville and Tampa

Tâmpa

Tâmpa may refer to several villages in Romania:* Tâmpa, a village in Băcia Commune, Hunedoara County* Tâmpa, a village in Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş County* Tâmpa, a mountain in Braşov city...

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External links

• HELPS website
• http://www.tampabayhurricaneexpo.com/home.cfm