Glades County FL Emergency Preparedness & Hurricane / Flash Flooding Risk Profile

Glades County on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee faces catastrophic dam failure risk from the Herbert Hoover Dike — rated one of the most dangerous dams in the United States. A dike breach during a major hurricane could inundate the county under feet of water within hours. The county is one of Florida's least populated but most at-risk communities. Moore Haven the county seat sits directly below the lake level protected only by aging earthen dike infrastructure.

// 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 / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard	Dam Failure Risk
FEMA Flood Zone	High
Federally Declared Disasters	8
Last Major Event	Irma 2017
Event Frequency	Annual