'Coastal Flooding in Florida: A Proposed Study'

Climate change and patterns of rising sea- level conditions make devastating coastal flooding possible from extreme weather events in the Southeast United States. Studies have been done to measure how property damages vary between frequency, duration, and intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes. In addition, studies have been done within the county, state and regional levels across the seasons of fall, winter, spring and summer. On June 12th 2024, Gov Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood Florida. Rainfall influenced by tropical storms and hurricanes caused coastal flooding and property damage. This study proposes and aims to understand how residents can be better prepared and resilient to property damage through in-depth interviews.