St. Johns County south of Jacksonville along the Atlantic coast and St. Johns River has been one of the fastest growing counties in Florida for a decade. The county faces serious hurricane and storm surge risk from the Atlantic. Hurricane Matthew in 2016 caused significant damage across St. Johns County. Ponte Vedra Beach hosts The Players Championship golf tournament drawing major seasonal crowds. The St. Johns River creates inland flooding risk.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Matthew 2016 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (904) 824-5550 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 US-1 FL-206 FL-16 |
// County Profile
| County | St. Johns County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 279 |
| Area | 609 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.