WCEM is excited to announce the 2025 HERricane Florida

Did you know women only make up 34% of the Emergency Management workforce in the United States? We're here to change that statistic.

HERricane is a FREE week-long girl’s day camp was created by Arlington County Emergency Management to transition young women into community leaders, while demonstrating Emergency Management as a positive force for public safety and local government. Whether they're interested in a public safety career path or preparing for life after high school, HERricane’s curriculum provides something for everyone!

HERricane Florida, Landfall: Walton County program objectives and experiences include disaster preparedness, leadership skills, networking tools, career exploration, professional development, and confidence building exercises. Throughout the week, the girls will be mentored by female leaders from local, state, and national emergency response agencies, as well as private sector organizations. Join us July 29 - August 1, 2025, as we change the face of public safety and empower the next generation of female leaders!

Hosted by: Walton County Emergency Management

Dates: Tuesday, July 29 - Friday, August 1, 2025

Cost: Free!

Location: South Walton Fire District Headquarters, 911 N County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Targeted Audience: 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders (2025/2026 school year)*

New to this year's program is the camper application! The application window for the 2025 program will be open Monday, April 14, 2025 through Thursday, July 24, 2025. Rolling acceptance announcements will be sent to the provided email. For questions, please contact Donna Free or Catie Feeney at HERricane@waltoncountyem.org or (850) 401-4070.

*If your interested camper does not fall within the 7th - 9th grade range, please contact HERricane program coordinators at the contact information listed above.