Hurricane Ian: DeSantis Says This a 500 Year Flood Event

Hurricane Ian: DeSantis Says This a 500 Year Flood Event

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The video discusses the severe flooding in Florida, particularly in Orange and Seminole counties, and along the St. John's River up to Jacksonville. It highlights the 500-year flood event and the ongoing rise in water levels despite the storm passing. Seminole County has initiated evacuations and opened shelters. The storm's impact is widespread, affecting areas far from the landfall site, setting new records, and necessitating significant response efforts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What areas are at risk of major flooding according to the video?

Miami and Tampa

Orange and Seminole counties

Key West and Naples

Orlando and Tallahassee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What classification is given to the flood event mentioned in the video?

200-year flood

100-year flood

1000-year flood

500-year flood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions have been taken by Seminole County in response to the storm?

Closed all roads

Issued evacuations and opened shelters

Declared a state of emergency

Deployed the National Guard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to be seen in Southwest Florida as a result of the storm?

Minimal damage

Heavy snowfall

Images of destruction

Increased tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the flooding in areas far from the storm's landfall?

It will not require any response

It will set records

It will be less severe

It will only affect coastal areas