Miami-Dade County is one of the most hurricane-vulnerable counties in the United States, sitting at the tip of the Florida peninsula with exposure to both Atlantic and Gulf storm systems. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 caused $27 billion in damage and reshaped the county. Rising sea levels threaten to make portions of coastal Miami-Dade permanently inundated within decades.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Sea Level Rise |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 70 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Andrew (1992) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (305) 468-5900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 95 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-75 North (Alligator Alley), US-1 North, SR-826 |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Miami-Dade County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Miami-Dade County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 2716940 |
| Area | 1946 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
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