US EditionWhat keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season
- Shannon Weiner, who leads emergency management efforts for Monroe County in the Florida Keys, spoke about the area's hurricane readiness as the Atlantic season begins on June 1.
- The keys' vulnerability stems from their location surrounded by water, making them prone to storm surge, with Hurricane Irma in 2017 being the strongest storm to hit since the early 20th century.
- Monroe County now has a new emergency operations center, a seawater desalination plant, and additional resources to improve response and resilience to hurricanes and storm surges.
- Irma made landfall as a Category 4 storm with winds up to 132 mph, destroying about 1,180 homes and seriously damaging 3,000 more, highlighting the area's ongoing risk.
- Weiner emphasized constant reminders to evacuate and preparedness given the area's vulnerability, noting that residents usually heed advice but remain concerned about major storms hitting historic Key West.
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What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season
No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett in his odes to tropical escapism is surrounded by water.
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What Concerns Keep the Safety Director of the Most Vulnerable Area in the U.S. Awake Before Hurricane Season?
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Keys represent the most hurricane-prone area across all 50 U.S. states. This picturesque archipelago, famously celebrated for its tropical allure, stretches 120 miles southwest from the Florida mainland to Key West, bordered by the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean on either side. Historically known for its unique and free-spirited residents, the Florida Keys offer a vibrant mix of artistic expression, outdoor activities, and h…
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