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What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season

Shannon Weiner, emergency management director for Monroe County, Florida, discussed preparations before the June 1 Atlantic hurricane season start for the vulnerable Florida Keys.
The Florida Keys' exposure, surrounded by expansive waters, increases their susceptibility to hurricanes, a vulnerability highlighted by the devastating impact of Category 4 Hurricane Irma in 2017, which brought winds reaching 132 mph.
Irma destroyed about 1,180 homes and seriously damaged 3,000 more, prompting the county to enhance emergency operations and water treatment infrastructure.
Weiner highlighted that water encircles all of the islands and stressed the need for ongoing preparedness efforts and evacuation, noting that residents generally follow these safety measures.
Despite improved resources, Weiner remains concerned about a Category 4 or 5 storm’s impact on the Keys’ wooden homes and historic areas, reflecting ongoing vulnerability and community resilience.

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What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season

No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett in his odes to tropical escapism is surrounded by water.

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