Fisher Island, Florida, despite its prestigious status as one of the richest zip codes in America, faces considerable vulnerability to tropical storm and hurricane threats. As an island located off the southern tip of Miami Beach, Fisher Island does not have a significant distance from the coastline to buffer the impacts of storm surges and high winds typically accompanying these menacing weather occurrences. There's also the added consideration of the island's relatively low elevation – most of the area is only a few feet above sea level. This can significantly exacerbate the flooding risks during tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last 30 years, a few major hurricanes, including Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and Hurricane Irma in 2017, have significantly impacted Fisher Island, causing numerous electrical outages, severe property damages and widespread flooding. The island's history of flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, is substantial, and given the projections related to climate change and rising sea levels, the risk is only expected to increase in the coming years. Furthermore, these risks are compounded by the limited evacuation routes available to residents. While the island's wealth affords it robust disaster preparedness resources, evacuating Fisher Island's population quickly and efficiently in the face of an imminent tropical storm or hurricane remains a distinct challenge.