Putnam County in northeast Florida anchored by Palatka along the St. Johns River faces hurricane and flooding risk. The St. Johns River — which flows north unlike most Florida rivers — creates flooding risk through the county. The county is one of Florida's most economically challenged with high poverty rates creating emergency preparedness gaps. Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused flooding across the county and the area faces ongoing hurricane exposure.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Irma 2017 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (386) 329-0800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-17 FL-20 FL-100 FL-207 |
// County Profile
| County | Putnam County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 74 |
| Area | 722 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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