Miami, FL-The City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) and City of Miami Police Department is bringing together city and outside agencies to inform residents about proper hurricane preparation at an event on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Juan Duarte Park, located at 2800 N.W. 17 Ave., from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The purpose of the Operation Life event is to educate the community on hurricane preparedness as well as hazards they may encounter before, during and after a hurricane strikes. The event will serve as a reminder to the residents of all the necessary supplies needed in case of emergencies including floods and terrorism.

NET will be joined by the City of Miami Police and Fire-Rescue Departments, as well as Florida Lumber, Red Cross, Miami-Dade County Team Metro, Florida Power and Light, the Produce Connection, La Mia Supermarket, Liborio Spices, and La Lechonera.