Wakulla County south of Tallahassee on the Gulf Coast is one of the most hurricane-vulnerable counties in Florida facing direct Gulf storm surge from its low-lying coastline. Hurricane Michael in 2018 caused catastrophic damage. The county is sparsely populated but has virtually no natural barriers to storm surge. The Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers create inland flooding risk. The county's proximity to Tallahassee and state government makes emergency coordination particularly important.
// 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 | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | Michael 2018 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (850) 926-0300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-98 US-319 FL-267 FL-363 |
// County Profile
| County | Wakulla County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 34 |
| Area | 607 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
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