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28.11°N -82.69°W
East Lake, Florida
Pinellas Co.
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- 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 East Lake.
East Lake, Florida, due to its geographical location, is prone to the adverse impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. Being situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, less than ten miles from the coast, this town has a heightened risk of experiencing significant wind damage and storm surges during hurricane season. The elevation of East Lake is relatively low, roughly less than 50 feet above the sea level, which further elevates its flood risk during a hurricane. Despite this low-lying topography, good urban planning has provided the town with some protective drainage systems. However, intense rainfall from hurricanes and tropical storms can overwhelm these systems and lead to significant flooding.
Historically, several significant hurricanes have impacted East Lake in the last 30 years. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and Hurricane Irma in 2017 were notable for their extensive damage. Each of these hurricanes brought strong winds, heavy rains, and in some cases, storm surges that caused substantial flooding. The impacts from these storms included damage to infrastructure, housing, and local ecosystems, as well as power outages and water contamination making recovery efforts prolonged and costly. Considering this history, residents of East Lake must prepare for potential storm impacts each hurricane season. Comprehensive disaster planning, including preparing for power outages, potential evacuation routes, and securing property, is crucial in this coastal town.
East Lake, Florida, due to its geographical location, is prone to the adverse impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. Being situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, less than ten miles from the coast, this town has a heightened risk of experiencing significant wind damage and storm surges during hurricane season. The elevation of East Lake is relatively low, roughly less than 50 feet above the sea level, which further elevates its flood risk during a hurricane. Despite this low-lying topography, good urban planning has provided the town with some protective drainage systems. However, intense rainfall from hurricanes and tropical storms can overwhelm these systems and lead to significant flooding. Historically, several significant hurricanes have impacted East Lake in the last 30 years. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and Hurricane Irma in 2017 were notable for their extensive damage. Each of these hurricanes brought strong winds, heavy rains, and in some cases, storm surges that caused substantial flooding. The impacts from these storms included damage to infrastructure, housing, and local ecosystems, as well as power outages and water contamination making recovery efforts prolonged and costly. Considering this history, residents of East Lake must prepare for potential storm impacts each hurricane season. Comprehensive disaster planning, including preparing for power outages, potential evacuation routes, and securing property, is crucial in this coastal town.
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