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Initial Publication Date: December 8, 2016

Activity 1: Collecting Community-Based Data

Let's begin by collecting some information about the community of Sarasota County, Florida. Collecting information about the people and characteristics of a place can help to identify social and physical vulnerability factors.

First, go to the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts page and enter Sarasota County, Florida. You should see two data columns pop up, one for Sarasota County and one for the United States. Scroll through the data table to find the answers to the following questions.

  • What is the population of Sarasota County, Florida?
  • What percentage of the population of Sarasota County is >65 years old?
  • What percentage of persons under 65 years is living without health insurance?
  • How does the percentage of people living in poverty in Sarasota County compare to the national average?

Now open Google Earth and navigate to Lido Key at 27Ëš18'35.5"N; 82Ëš34'26.7"W. Zoom in to an eye altitude of 500-750 meters and explore the oceanfront in this area.

  • What seems to be the primary land use in Lido Key?

Go to the Sarasota County "Know Your Zone" storm surge risk.

  • How many evacuation routes are there leaving Lido Key and going to the mainland?
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 »