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27.24°N -80.23°W
Ocean Breeze, Florida
Martin Co.
What this means for you.
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- 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 Ocean Breeze.
Ocean Breeze, Florida is uniquely vulnerable to hurricanes and their associated impacts due to its immediate coastal location on the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity to the coast means that storm surge, high-speed hurricane winds, and torrential rainfall pose significant risks to both property and inhabitants of this small town. Ocean Breeze's average elevation is relatively low at around 10 feet, thus rendering it particularly susceptible to flooding. Its location along the hurricane-prone Florida coastline further heightens risks. The combination of storm surge, heavy rainfall, and modest elevation could result in extensive flooding, leading to potential property damage, displacement of residents, and threats to life safety.
Over the past 30 years, Ocean Breeze has experienced multiple significant hurricanes and flooding events, including hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004 which caused tremendous damage. More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma passed nearby and brought storm surge, high winds, and heavy rains, causing extensive flooding and property damage. Analyzing these historical trends and future hurricane path projections, the potential for catastrophic impacts in Ocean Breeze remains. Residents and town officials must take these considerations into account, prioritizing hurricane preparation and response measures, actively pursuing mitigation strategies like flood defense infrastructure, and ensuring proper evacuation protocols in the case of imminent hurricane threats.
Ocean Breeze, Florida is uniquely vulnerable to hurricanes and their associated impacts due to its immediate coastal location on the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity to the coast means that storm surge, high-speed hurricane winds, and torrential rainfall pose significant risks to both property and inhabitants of this small town. Ocean Breeze's average elevation is relatively low at around 10 feet, thus rendering it particularly susceptible to flooding. Its location along the hurricane-prone Florida coastline further heightens risks. The combination of storm surge, heavy rainfall, and modest elevation could result in extensive flooding, leading to potential property damage, displacement of residents, and threats to life safety. Over the past 30 years, Ocean Breeze has experienced multiple significant hurricanes and flooding events, including hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004 which caused tremendous damage. More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma passed nearby and brought storm surge, high winds, and heavy rains, causing extensive flooding and property damage. Analyzing these historical trends and future hurricane path projections, the potential for catastrophic impacts in Ocean Breeze remains. Residents and town officials must take these considerations into account, prioritizing hurricane preparation and response measures, actively pursuing mitigation strategies like flood defense infrastructure, and ensuring proper evacuation protocols in the case of imminent hurricane threats.
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