Palm Beach County on Florida's Gold Coast faces major hurricane risk from Atlantic storms. The 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons brought multiple storms to the county, with Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma all causing significant damage within 14 months. The county's extensive coastline and inland waterways create complex storm surge and flooding scenarios.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// 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 | 58 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Frances (2004) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (561) 712-6400 |
| Emergency Shelters | 62 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, Florida's Turnpike North, US-441 North, SR-80 West |
// County Profile
| County | Palm Beach County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 1,496,770 |
| Area | 1974 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
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