Chuluota, Florida, as a part of the Seminole County and being situated approximately 20 miles from the East Coast, is often subjected to the powerful storms borne from the Atlantic Ocean, with hurricanes posing a significant threat. Proximity plays into how much wind damage the city might experience, as hurricanes often lose power as they move further inland, yet being 20 miles from the coast does not always provide the protection one might think. Also, being at an elevation of only 16 feet, Chuluota can be exposed to flood risks during a hurricane-induced heavy rain event. This town, however, is further enough inland that a storm surge is highly unlikely. Storms also may pose other risks such as causing power outages, blocking roads with debris, and damaging homes due to wind impact. Over the past 30 years, Chuluota has experienced multiple hurricane events. A notable one was Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm that inflicted heavy rainfall in the region, leading to local flooding. Then in 2017, Hurricane Irma, also a Category 4, passed over Central Florida and brought strong winds and rain, causing power outages and substantial structural damage. These historical events indicate Chuluota's vulnerability to powerful weather incident, necessitating comprehensive disaster preparation measures.