Lake Park, Florida, needs to prepare vigilantly for hurricanes, being a coastal area just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal proximity makes it susceptible to direct hurricane hits and influences the severity of storm surge impacts, which consistently rank among the most destructive hurricane elements. Additionally, Lake Park's low elevation exacerbates the risk of storm surge inundation and flooding, particularly with the compounding aspect of heavy rainfall often associated with hurricanes. Considering Lake Park's location within Palm Beach County and its vicinity to Lake Okeechobee, it is also important to consider the risk of lake-related flooding, especially when high winds can enhance lake surges and overflow. In the past 30 years, Lake Park has weathered some significant hurricanes. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, while its direct impact was south of the area, still caused substantial damage in Palm Beach County. More recent major hurricanes such as Frances (2004) and Jeanne (2004) have also had severe impacts on the whole county, causing power outages and flooding. In 2005, the strong Category 5 Hurricane Wilma brought heavy rainfall to the region, leading to significant flooding. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 left its mark with damaging winds, surges and floods. Hence, preparedness for such events should be high on the list of Lake Park residents and local authorities.