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>Quantitating 3-Dimensional Geomorphological Terrain-Related Coefficients for Hydrodynamic Catchment Mapping Flood-Vulnerable Geo-referenceable Basins of High-Priority Hurricane Evacuation Routes, and Remotely-Identified Levee Construction Sites in Hillsborough County, Florida
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Quantitating 3-Dimensional Geomorphological Terrain-Related Coefficients for Hydrodynamic Catchment Mapping Flood-Vulnerable Geo-referenceable Basins of High-Priority Hurricane Evacuation Routes, and Remotely-Identified Levee Construction Sites in Hillsborough County, Florida
Flood-vulnerability, disaster management, and the emergency evacuation strategy and arrangement in the event of a hurricane or severe tropical weather represent significant public health and legislative issues in coastal locations of humid subtropical climate, such as Florida. A cursory evaluation of current procedures and resources for hurricanes and flooding in Hillsborough County reveals an immediate necessity for improvement in evacuation prioritization and flood maps for the county. Data drawn from the 2010 Census estimate that there are approximately 1,862 persons per square mile inhabiting the city of Tampa, and 1,082 persons/mi? in Hillsborough County. As they currently stand, however, these population density estimates, when compared with Florida’s overall estimation of 321 persons/mi?, demonstrate how imperative it is to have proper protocols regarding natural disasters in place. Expanding upon what is already understood concerning important crisis regions will allow first responders, legislators and other stakeholders to make informed critical and time-sensitive decisions with potentially limited resources. Financial investment and time spent toward disaster mitigation and preparedness may significantly reduce injury, personal hardship and mortality, as well as property damage and economic strain in a potential disaster scenario.
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