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26.69°N -81.90°W
Palmona Park, Florida
Lee 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 Palmona Park.
Palmona Park, Florida, is situated in close proximity to the Gulf Coast, making it susceptible to hurricanes and their associated risks such as storm surges, strong winds, and heavy rainfall leading to flooding. Moreover, its geographic location places it in a flood zone due to potential tidal occurrences and the influence of nearby water bodies. Although Palmona Park's elevation is relatively high in comparison to other Florida communities, this does not eliminate the flood risk, particularly during substantial rainfall events associated with hurricanes.
In reviewing its climatological history, it is pertinent to note that severe hurricanes such as Hurricane Charley in 2004, and more recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017, have had significant impacts on this region. These events resulted in substantial property damage due to high winds, and widespread flooding, leading to evacuation orders and even loss of life in some instances. Future threats could be equally disastrous given the increasing trend in hurricane intensity and frequency due to climate change. Therefore, residents of Palmona Park should be informed and prepared, considering both home safety measures and evacuation plans.
Palmona Park, Florida, is situated in close proximity to the Gulf Coast, making it susceptible to hurricanes and their associated risks such as storm surges, strong winds, and heavy rainfall leading to flooding. Moreover, its geographic location places it in a flood zone due to potential tidal occurrences and the influence of nearby water bodies. Although Palmona Park's elevation is relatively high in comparison to other Florida communities, this does not eliminate the flood risk, particularly during substantial rainfall events associated with hurricanes. In reviewing its climatological history, it is pertinent to note that severe hurricanes such as Hurricane Charley in 2004, and more recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017, have had significant impacts on this region. These events resulted in substantial property damage due to high winds, and widespread flooding, leading to evacuation orders and even loss of life in some instances. Future threats could be equally disastrous given the increasing trend in hurricane intensity and frequency due to climate change. Therefore, residents of Palmona Park should be informed and prepared, considering both home safety measures and evacuation plans.
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