Broward County between Miami and Palm Beach is highly exposed to Atlantic hurricanes, with significant storm surge risk along its 23 miles of coastline. Hurricane Wilma in 2005 struck as a Category 3 storm and left over a million residents without power. The county's flat terrain and dense development limit natural flood mitigation.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 62 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Wilma (2005) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (954) 831-3900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 68 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-75 North, US-441 North, SR-84 West |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Broward County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Broward County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 1952778 |
| Area | 1209 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
10/10
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Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
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Hurricane / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
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Hurricane / Flooding
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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Hurricane / Flooding
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