Eckerd College is in Zone A. What does that mean?
Pinellas County Emergency Management uses a storm surge data model to determine flooding and evacuation levels. The model projects possible flooding from a storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. Pinellas County has created a map of flood zones, ranging from A (coastal areas) to E (elevated areas not prone to storm surge flooding). Situated on Boca Ciega Bay, Eckerd College is in Zone A; that means we are in a coastal area exposed to flooding from storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. (By the way, we also could receive flooding from waves washing over the seawall.
Pinellas County Emergency Management uses a storm surge data model to determine flooding and evacuation levels. The model projects possible flooding from a storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. Pinellas County has created a map of flood zones, ranging from A (coastal areas) to E (elevated areas not prone to storm surge flooding). Situated on Boca Ciega Bay, Eckerd College is in Zone A; that means we are in a coastal area exposed to flooding from storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. (By the way, we also could receive flooding from waves washing over the seawall.) Flood zones were updated in 2010, so it is important that residents confirm their evacuation levels. To do so, visit Know Your Zone or call (727) 453-3150. If you need to evacuate, the Pinellas County web site will also show a listing of the nearest hurricane shelters, special needs shelters, and accommodations out of your evacuation zone.
