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26.93°N -82.36°W
Manasota Key, Florida
Charlotte Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Manasota Key.
As a coastal town located on a barrier island, Manasota Key, Florida, is very susceptible to hurricane threats, particularly those associated with storm surge, high winds, and flooding. The town's low lying topography and minimal elevation ensures that storm surge can be especially destructive, leading to extensive property damage and potentially significant loss of life if evacuations are not completed in time. Furthermore, with much of the area only a few to several feet above sea level, even minimal rises in water due to a storm surge or heavy rainfall could lead to widespread flooding.
Over the past 30 years, Manasota Key and the surrounding communities have experienced the impacts of multiple major storms. Most notably, solutions had to be sought and implemented after Hurricane Charley in 2004. A Category 4 storm, Charley caused severe destruction across the region. The storm was devastating not only in terms of winds, but the massive flooding caused by storm surge and heavy rainfall led to catastrophic damage. It is imperative to develop effective plans and strategies for hurricane preparedness and evacuation. This should take into account the potential severity of impacts based on the town's location, elevation (or lack thereof), and historical susceptibility to storm surge and flooding damages.
As a coastal town located on a barrier island, Manasota Key, Florida, is very susceptible to hurricane threats, particularly those associated with storm surge, high winds, and flooding. The town's low lying topography and minimal elevation ensures that storm surge can be especially destructive, leading to extensive property damage and potentially significant loss of life if evacuations are not completed in time. Furthermore, with much of the area only a few to several feet above sea level, even minimal rises in water due to a storm surge or heavy rainfall could lead to widespread flooding. Over the past 30 years, Manasota Key and the surrounding communities have experienced the impacts of multiple major storms. Most notably, solutions had to be sought and implemented after Hurricane Charley in 2004. A Category 4 storm, Charley caused severe destruction across the region. The storm was devastating not only in terms of winds, but the massive flooding caused by storm surge and heavy rainfall led to catastrophic damage. It is imperative to develop effective plans and strategies for hurricane preparedness and evacuation. This should take into account the potential severity of impacts based on the town's location, elevation (or lack thereof), and historical susceptibility to storm surge and flooding damages.
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