A hurricane preparedness event is being hosted by WPTV in Stuart, and it's free to attend. The event will cover important topics such as preparing your home and planning for evacuations. Further details about the event are available from WPTV, including information on becoming a weather spotter.

The event is part of WPTV's 'Storm Ready' tour, which recently stopped in Jensen Beach, and comes ahead of the start of hurricane season on June 1.