Hurricane Milton's anticipated storm surge poses a significant danger to coastal communities, contributing to 11% of hurricane-related deaths from 2013 to 2022.
The Saffir-Simpson scale no longer includes storm surge, leading to narrower evacuation orders, complicating how people assess their risk in light of current hurricane threats.
Jamie Rhome notes that while evacuations have become more targeted, many residents are still adapting to understanding their risk without the previous categorization system.
Despite improvements in communication, the Tampa area faces its greatest hurricane threat in a century, raising concerns about how well communities respond under the new warning system.
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