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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.
About Orangetree.
Orangetree, Florida, being slightly inland from the Gulf Coast, does not face the direct assault from storm surges associated with hurricanes as coastal communities do. However, its proximity to the coast, about 10 miles away, still exposes it to heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts, and spin-off tornadoes from hurricanes and tropical storms. The risk of inland flooding is significant, as heavy rains could lead to the overflow of the local water bodies like rivers, canals, and lakes. Orangetree's relatively low elevation (below 10 feet) further increases its vulnerability to flooding. In terms of historical tropical cyclone and flood events, Orangetree residents may recall the impacts of Hurricane Wilma in 2005, which brought substantial damage to areas across southwest Florida. Furthermore, while not directly hit, consequences of major hurricanes like Irma in 2017 were also felt in Orangetree, with power outages and minor flooding reported. These historical events highlight the need for preparedness, particularly for wind damage and flooding, during the Atlantic hurricane season.


