Bokeelia, Florida, located on Pine Island in Lee County, faces significant hurricane threats due to its coastal location on the Gulf of Mexico. Bokeelia's topography is flat and low lying, with a maximum elevation of about three feet above sea level. This low elevation exposes the town to severe storm surge risks as storm surge can flood extensive areas along this coastline. The town's position on an island can result in it being cut off from resources if roads are flooded or damaged, which could potentially leave residents stranded. Historically, Bokeelia has indeed witnessed several impacts from major hurricanes and floods. In the last 30 years, Hurricane Charley in 2004 had a significant impact with Bokeelia receiving extensive damage from the Category 4 hurricane’s high winds and storm surges. Moreover, hurricanes such as Irma in 2017 further emphasized the vulnerability of the town, presenting challenges including flooding, property damage, and power outages. Potential hurricane impacts for Bokeelia continue to include damage to structures due to strong winds and large waves, extensive flooding from both storm surge and heavy rainfall, power outages, and disruption of normal life. Therefore, regular hurricane preparedness steps are crucial for residents in this area.