HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Hurricane season is right around the corner and the City of Homestead is doing its part to make sure local families are prepared for emergency during the storm.

The city is hosting a free Hurricane Preparedness Drive-Thru Distribution event for Homestead residents, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harris Field Park.

The event is being organized in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Farm Share, two organizations widely recognized for providing support and emergency assistance to communities affected by natural disasters and economic hardship.

During the event, residents will receive free Family Necessities Kits designed to help households better prepare for the 2026 hurricane season.

According to organizers, the kits are expected to include important emergency supplies such as flashlights, emergency radios, ponchos, blankets, and bottled water.

Residents are encouraged to arrive early, as supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last.

The event is part of the city’s broader effort to strengthen community preparedness and help local families feel more confident and protected ahead of potential storms during the 2026 hurricane season.

For more information, residents can contact the City of Homestead’s Community Development and Human Services Division at cdhs@homesteadfl.gov or call 305-224-4408.