Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
Because of our location at the southern tip of Florida, the Florida Keys are particularly vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. The entire chain of islands sits at or just above sea level making flooding and storm surge a particular problem. For information about Hurricanes, preparing for a storm and for details about particular storms, visit one of the links listed below, or browse our Monroe County Sheriff's Office Web site.
Hurricane Preparedness Brochures/Information
Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide - National Hurricane CenterFEMA Emergency Preparedness and Response brochure - pdf FEMA Special Needs Disaster Preparation handbook - pdf Against The Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Preparing for Emergencies: A Checklist for People with Mobility Problems (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Fact Sheet: Hurricanes (FEMA) (PDF) Food and Waterin an Emergency (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Emergency Preparedness Checklist (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book (FEMA, American Red Cross) (PDF) Surviving the Storm: A guide to Hurricane Preparedness (FEMA) (PDF) National Weather Service - Key West
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
