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We now understand the meaning of evacuation zones and the other information shown on the interactive map. Going back to the post-disaster recovery forum, recall that collecting the hazard information and understanding the physical and social vulnerabilities in an important part of Task 3. Explore the interactive map and answer the questions below (Note that the search address function does not work all the time. You may have to try it a few times):

  1. There is a shelter called Sarasota High School in northern Sarasota County. Find this shelter on the map, or simply search the address (1000 S School Ave, Sarasota, Florida) to locate it. Although the school campus spreads across different evacuation zones, what is the evacuation zone in which the school icon is located?
  2. Assume a major hurricane is hitting northern Sarasota, and NOAA estimates that the storm surge will potentially reach 32 feet. Under this situation, do you suggest residents go to the shelter in Sarasota High School?
  3. There are four hospitals within the evacuation zones on the map, marked with an H icon. These are Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Doctor's Hospital, Venice Regional Medical Center, and Englewood Community Hospital. Zooming in to a level of detail that shows the footprints (outlines) of individual buildings associated with these facilities, which of these hospitals does NOT overlap with an evacuation zone associated with the risk of significant inundation from storm surge like the one described in the previous question?
  4. Which hospital would be at greatest risk of inundation?
    (1) Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    (2) Doctors Hospital
    (3) Venice Regional Medical Center
    (4) Englewood Community Hospital.
  5. The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County is located at 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34237. What is the evacuation zone that this address is located in?
    (1) Zone B
    (2) Zone C
    (3) Zone E
    (4) outside of existing evacuation zones

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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
Explore the Collection »