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Evacuation Routes & Shelter Info
Evacuation Level
Surge Depth of 0 Feet
This Location is in Evacuation Zone: LOADING DATA
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EVACUATION LEVELS ARE BASED ON STORM SURGE AND OTHER SAFETY FACTORS.
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- Nine out of ten hurricane-related deaths are attributable to the effects of storm surge.
- Storm surge depths do not include waves on top of the surge, which can reach up to ¾’s of a mile inland and add 3½’ to 16’ of additional water depth.
- A surge event can last many hours and the results may mean days before emergency responders can reach you.
- A foot of water will float many vehicles, two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles.
- Electrical outlets will be covered with 12 -16” of storm surge and that could cause electrocution and fire.
- Inland surge will be full of debris such as cars, boats, trees, parts of structures, etc.
- Debris in storm surge is hazardous to people and structures.
- Water is heavy & destructive. Three feet of water in a 1500 sq. ft home weighs just under 135 tons; an average pool holds just under 21 tons of water.
- Storm surge can undermine building foundations and cause complete collapse.
- Storm tide = storm surge plus the regular tide and generally lasts through an entire tidal period.
Legend for Surge Depth
0 - 3 feet
3 - 6 feet
6 - 9 feet
> 9 feet