Preparing together for hurricane season
To help residents stay informed and ready for tropical storms, the City’ s Emergency Management team hosted the 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Expo on June 7 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.
The event drew more than 1,400 attendees and featured expert presentations, emergency planning exhibits and live demonstrations from meteorologists and emergency professionals.
The annual Hurricane Expo empowered residents with tools and knowledge to strengthen their hurricane readiness, underscoring the City’ s commitment to safety, resilience and proactive disaster preparedness.
Creating pathways for new careers
A critical element of a strong local economy includes residents having access to meaningful employment.
That’ s why the City of Port St. Lucie’ s Human Resources Department partnered with CareerSource Research Coast to host the fourthannual Community Job Fair in August at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.
The event brought together 1,063 job seekers, 59 employers and 12 community partners, creating valuable opportunities for connection and career growth.
A“ Dress for Success” clothing drive also helped 130 attendees prepare for interviews with confidence.
The City also participates in other career fairs across the community that can help launch careers.
One standout story is Kerby Jeanlouis, a high school senior who attended a career fair in 2024 and soon after was hired as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. In just one year, he earned his state license, was featured in a national publication and now mentors other students exploring careers in public service.
His journey is a powerful example of how local events can spark career success.
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