Florida Emergency Preparedness
Based on 86 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Florida.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in Florida
Hurricane (38 declarations)
High Flood (12 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (22 declarations)
Moderate Tornado (1 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
Florida has had 86 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Hurricane 38
Severe Storm 22
Flood 12
Freezing 6
Biological 2
Coastal Storm 2
Tropical Storm 1
Fire 1
Tornado 1
Other 1
Recent Declarations
Hurricane Milton 2024-11-05
Hurricane Milton 2024-10-11
Hurricane Helene 2024-09-28
Hurricane Debby 2024-08-10
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes 2024-06-17
Preparedness Tips for Florida
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods