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25.61°N -80.36°W
West Perrine, Florida
Miami-Dade 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 West Perrine.
West Perrine, Florida, located just a few miles from the coastline, carries a substantial risk from hurricane threats, mainly due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is largely flat with a very low elevation, often less than 10 feet above sea level, making it particularly vulnerable to storm surges, especially during high tide. Its closeness to the coast amplifies this threat since storm surges are often the most lethal aspect of hurricanes. The relatively low-lying landscape and poor drainage can lead to extensive flooding even from lesser storms and heavy rainfall events. Over the years, the urban development of West Perrine has also increased the area’s susceptibility to flooding by reducing the area's natural capacity to absorb water.
Historically, major hurricanes including Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Wilma in 2005, and more recently Irma in 2017, have significantly affected West Perrine. Each of these storms caused extensive damage, with Hurricane Andrew being the most destructive to date, causing immense devastation throughout Miami-Dade County. Besides these notable examples, West Perrine has been directly or indirectly affected by numerous other named storms in recent decades. It's critical that residents be aware of the significant hurricane risk in this region, and take proactive steps to prepare during hurricane season.
West Perrine, Florida, located just a few miles from the coastline, carries a substantial risk from hurricane threats, mainly due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The area is largely flat with a very low elevation, often less than 10 feet above sea level, making it particularly vulnerable to storm surges, especially during high tide. Its closeness to the coast amplifies this threat since storm surges are often the most lethal aspect of hurricanes. The relatively low-lying landscape and poor drainage can lead to extensive flooding even from lesser storms and heavy rainfall events. Over the years, the urban development of West Perrine has also increased the area’s susceptibility to flooding by reducing the area's natural capacity to absorb water. Historically, major hurricanes including Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Wilma in 2005, and more recently Irma in 2017, have significantly affected West Perrine. Each of these storms caused extensive damage, with Hurricane Andrew being the most destructive to date, causing immense devastation throughout Miami-Dade County. Besides these notable examples, West Perrine has been directly or indirectly affected by numerous other named storms in recent decades. It's critical that residents be aware of the significant hurricane risk in this region, and take proactive steps to prepare during hurricane season.
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