Naples, Florida is a coastal city located on the Gulf of Mexico and is highly vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. One major consideration is its distance from the coast; being situated directly on the coastline dramatically increases the town's susceptibility to storm surge—a large, potentially devastating increase in sea level driven by a storm's winds. The low elevation of Naples, along with its extensive waterways and proximity to the Everglades, significantly elevates the risk of flooding, even from tropical storms or lesser hurricanes. Storm surge, high winds, and torrential rainfall from these storms can cause severe damage to homes, infrastructure, and natural areas. Historically, Naples has been hit by several major hurricanes and experienced significant flooding in the past 30 years. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and most recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 have all had major impacts on the town. Hurricane Irma, a category 3 storm when it made landfall in Naples, resulted in damaging wind speeds and reported 7 to 10 feet of storm surge above ground level in some parts of the town. These characteristics underline the significant risk from hurricanes that Naples continues to face, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive preparation and resilient infrastructure to reduce potential damage and safeguard the community.