Coastal Storms Program - Before The Storm: How Hazards Impact Your Community

Coastal Storms Program

Before The Storm: How Hazards Impact Your Community

On a Calm Day: Are there hidden hazards in your community?

It is a typical day in sun-drenched Florida. The sky is clear, a gentle breeze moves the salt air, the water sparkles in blues and greens, and waves lap gently on the shore. Tourists, restaurant and shop owners, mariners, fishermen, and coastal residents and farmers follow their routines. Read more on the hidden hazards of a coastal community.

This site's “Before The Storm” graphic depicts some of the products created by the Coastal Storms Program to assist communities as they prepare for hazardous weather. For more detailed information about each project, visit the "Florida Products" section located on the navigational bar to the left. (Javascript is needed to view and interact with the graphic. Follow this link to learn how to enable Javascript in your browser or view the text version of the "Before The Storm" scene.)