Storm surges, high winds and flooding can be devastating to our communities.
Approaching hurricanes force evacuations in those areas projected to be in the direct path of nature s powerful forces. Other disasters may also result in the need for emergency shelters, but the impact of hurricanes is top on the list for most Floridians. We have steadily improved our readiness to respond to and recover from disasters, but more improvement is needed. More than 217,000 people and 94,350 homes were impacted. Floodwater made many roads impassable, businesses were forced to close and several apartment buildings were condemned because of health impacts.