Why are people leaving the Florida Keys?
Why are people leaving the Florida Keys? Climate change is making it more dangerous — and much more expensive — to live here. Extreme heat, tidal flooding and a rekindled respect for hurricanes are driving out longtime residents and driving up the cost of basic needs: rent, food, water, power and gas.
Can you drink tap water in Key West?
The FKAA treated water is pumped 130 miles from Florida City to Key West, supplying water to the entire Florida Keys. The water provided to customers in the Florida Keys is continuously monitored and tested to ensure the water quality is consistent, safe, and meets all federal and state drinking water standards.
Is it safe to visit Key West now?
To reinforce tourism-related businesses' coronavirus protective practices, visitors to the island chain are strongly encouraged to be mindful of personal spaces, respect current regulations, wear well-fitting masks/face coverings in public when necessary and continue to take other measures to protect their health and ...
Why are the Florida Keys sinking?
Now sea-level rise is picking up again because of human activity warming our atmosphere, melting even more ice, causing the oceans to expand under heating, and so the Keys are starting to drown again.”
Where not to retire in Florida?
- Bal Harbor. Insider Monkey Score: 22. ...
- Juno Beach. Insider Monkey Score: 23. ...
- Highland Beach. Insider Monkey Score: 24. ...
- Siesta Keys. Insider Monkey Score: 27. ...
- Key West. Insider Monkey Score: 27.
When should I avoid the Florida Keys?
Summer is one of the most popular times to visit, but the weather is as hot as it gets, and hurricanes are a constant threat from June 1 to November 30, with most storms popping up from mid-August to mid-October.