Orange County in Central Florida is home to Orlando and the world's largest tourism corridor. While inland location reduces storm surge risk, the county faces flooding from intense hurricane rainfall and occasional direct hits. Hurricane Charley struck the county as a Category 2 in 2004, causing significant damage to the tourist infrastructure.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 40 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Charley (2004) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 5–7 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (407) 836-9140 |
| Emergency Shelters | 44 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-4 West, I-4 East, Florida's Turnpike North, US-441 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Orange County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a Moderate risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Orange County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 1429908 |
| Area | 907 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
// Other Florida Counties
Indian River County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
7/10
High
Seminole County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Charlotte County FL
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Manatee County FL
Hurricane / Storm Surge
8/10
High
Bay County FL
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Leon County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
Moderate