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26.58°N -81.75°W
Gateway, Florida
Lee Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Gateway.
Gateway, Florida, situated inland and relatively away from the coastline, is somewhat buffered by the worst of direct coastal impacts from hurricanes; however, the region is not immune to the dangers these storms can bring. Significant impacts from hurricanes can still occur, particularly with respect to severe winds and flooding rainfall. The area being at a relatively low elevation further amplifies the risk of flooding. Gateway's vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the heavy rainfall associated with hurricanes often gets accumulated in this region, leading to flash floods.
Over the past 30 years, Gateway has experienced the effects of several major hurricanes, notably Hurricane Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017. Charley brought heavy winds, which resulted in extensive damage to properties, while Irma led to substantial flooding across the area. Even though Gateway is not directly on the coast, it is critical that residents pay close attention to hurricane forecasts and heed evacuation orders when necessary, as the town's low elevation and historical flood risk pose considerable risks during hurricane season.
Gateway, Florida, situated inland and relatively away from the coastline, is somewhat buffered by the worst of direct coastal impacts from hurricanes; however, the region is not immune to the dangers these storms can bring. Significant impacts from hurricanes can still occur, particularly with respect to severe winds and flooding rainfall. The area being at a relatively low elevation further amplifies the risk of flooding. Gateway's vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the heavy rainfall associated with hurricanes often gets accumulated in this region, leading to flash floods. Over the past 30 years, Gateway has experienced the effects of several major hurricanes, notably Hurricane Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017. Charley brought heavy winds, which resulted in extensive damage to properties, while Irma led to substantial flooding across the area. Even though Gateway is not directly on the coast, it is critical that residents pay close attention to hurricane forecasts and heed evacuation orders when necessary, as the town's low elevation and historical flood risk pose considerable risks during hurricane season.
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