Do you know what storm surge zone your home is located in?
Would you know what to do and where to go if asked to
evacuate?
The greatest killer of people during
hurricanes is storm surge – the dome
of water pushed ashore by powerful
hurricane winds. Entire buildings can
be moved, and can cause more
damage than the winds of a hurricane
itself. Florida is extremely vulnerable
to surge flooding because of its
coastal and low-lying geography.
Staying safe from surge flooding is easy. If you live in a zone that has
been ordered to evacuate, get out. Storm surge evacuation zone maps
are available for each coastal county in Florida, using the latest
technology to clearly define which areas are at risk of inundation by
storm surge.
The best way to be prepared for a hurricane storm surge is to know
your evacuation zone and plan your destination and travel routes ahead
of time.
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www.floridadisaster.org/
PublicMapping/index.htm