Monroe County encompasses the Florida Keys — a 125-mile chain of islands with only one road in and out. This makes it the most difficult county to evacuate in the United States. Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Keys as a Category 4 in 2017, devastating Cudjoe Key and the lower Keys. Sea level rise threatens to make portions of the Keys uninhabitable within decades.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 10 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Sea Level Rise |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 72 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Irma (2017) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (305) 289-6325 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-1 North (only evacuation route) |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Monroe 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 | Monroe County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 82874 |
| Area | 997 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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