Martin County on Florida's Treasure Coast is within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of St. Lucie Nuclear Plant making it one of the most nuclear-proximate counties in Florida. The county faces direct Atlantic hurricane and storm surge risk. Stuart is the county seat and a major boating destination. The St. Lucie River and estuary create flooding risk. The combination of nuclear proximity and hurricane vulnerability requires specialized dual-hazard emergency planning.
// 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 | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Dorian 2019 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (772) 288-5600 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 US-1 FL-76 FL-714 |
// County Profile
| County | Martin County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 160 |
| Area | 556 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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