Build-A-Bucket, Build Disaster Resilience!
Join the Walton County Emergency Management team for the Inaugural 2025 Build a Bucket Event, hosted at Hammock Bay!
Saturday Sep 13
9am til 1pm
Hammock Bay
Freeport Florida
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, WCEM is proud to host the first-ever Build a Bucket Event! This exciting, free family event is designed to help our community get prepared, connect with local partners, and have a great time while doing it.
Being personally prepared is one of the most important steps you and your family can take before a storm hits. By building your disaster kit, learning new safety skills, and meeting the local businesses and partners who are here to help, you’ll be ready for whatever comes our way.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Build Your Own Disaster Kit – Start or strengthen your family’s emergency supplies
Touch-a-Truck Experience – Get up close with first responder and utility vehicles
Live Fire Extinguisher Demonstration – Learn hands-on fire safety skills
Stop the Bleed Training – Pre-registration required (Ages 16+ | Limited to 30 participants | Register here: bit.ly/StopTheBleedTrainingRegistration)
Food Trucks serving delicious local eats (beginning at 11AM)
Live Music to enjoy with the family
️ Raffles & Prizes throughout the day
Connect with Local Businesses & Community Partners
Fun Activities, a Kid Zone, and much more!
Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9AM - 1PM
Location: Hammock Bay | 1871 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL
Interested in becoming a sponsor? There's still time! Email Doug Hirsch at doug@waltoncountyem.org for more information.
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare, learn, and connect with the community before disaster strikes. Bring the whole family and join us as we build a stronger, more resilient Walton County—together!
Join the Walton County Emergency Management team for the Inaugural 2025 Build a Bucket Event, hosted at Hammock Bay!
Saturday Sep 13
9am til 1pm
Hammock Bay
Freeport Florida
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, WCEM is proud to host the first-ever Build a Bucket Event! This exciting, free family event is designed to help our community get prepared, connect with local partners, and have a great time while doing it.
Being personally prepared is one of the most important steps you and your family can take before a storm hits. By building your disaster kit, learning new safety skills, and meeting the local businesses and partners who are here to help, you’ll be ready for whatever comes our way.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Build Your Own Disaster Kit – Start or strengthen your family’s emergency suppliesTouch-a-Truck Experience – Get up close with first responder and utility vehicles
Live Fire Extinguisher Demonstration – Learn hands-on fire safety skills
Stop the Bleed Training – Pre-registration required (Ages 16+ | Limited to 30 participants | Register here: bit.ly/StopTheBleedTrainingRegistration)
Food Trucks serving delicious local eats (beginning at 11AM)
Live Music to enjoy with the family
️ Raffles & Prizes throughout the day
Connect with Local Businesses & Community Partners
Fun Activities, a Kid Zone, and much more!
Date/Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9AM - 1PM
Location: Hammock Bay | 1871 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL
Interested in becoming a sponsor? There's still time! Email Doug Hirsch at doug@waltoncountyem.org for more information.
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare, learn, and connect with the community before disaster strikes. Bring the whole family and join us as we build a stronger, more resilient Walton County—together!