Bee Ridge, Florida, being within ten miles of the coast and characterized by its relatively flat terrain with an average elevation of just 20 feet, is particularly susceptible to hurricane-related hazards. The specific threats for the town given a hurricane would primarily come in the form of high winds and storm surge, which is especially concerning due to its low-lying area and the potential for substantial water to be pushed inland. In addition, heavy rainfall associated with hurricanes can also lead to flooding. It's important to note that Bee Ridge being a relatively suburban area, the infrastructure such as buildings and electric grids might also be significantly impacted by hurricane force winds. Historically, several significant storms have threatened the Bee Ridge area in the past 30 years. Hurricane Charley in 2004 delivered significant damage to the southwestern coast of Florida and the impacts were felt in Bee Ridge. Also, more recent storms such as Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Michael in 2018—both category 4 storms—had a significant ecological and infrastructural impact on the region. Hurricane flooding is an additional concern with instances like the aftermath of Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 presenting notable flood-related impacts. These historical occurrences underline the need for comprehensive emergency response planning, building standards well-equipped to handle such storms, and public education on storm readiness.