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• Electric power outage; • Surface and air transportation disruption; • Potable water system loss or disruption; • Sewer system outage; • Telecommunications system outage; • Human health and safety; • Psychological hardship; • Economic disruption; • Disruption of community services; • Damage to identified historical resources; • Fire; • Toxic releases; and • Stormwater drainage impairment. The USDOI, USGS and the Florida Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Geology have created a map illustrating sinkhole type, development, and distribution for the state of Florida. Sinkhole risk is categorized using four categories. According to this map, Indian River County lies in Area II, which is classified as having coverage between 30 and 200 feet thick, consisting of incohesive and permeable sand. Sinkholes are few, shallow, of small diameter, and develop gradually. Cover -subsidence sinkholes dominate in this area. Extent: There is no risk assessment data available for seismic hazards (sinkhole only) in Indian River County. n. Agricultural Pests and Diseases — Hazard Identification. Florida is among the top three agriculture -producing states in the nation. Agriculture generates farm cash receipts of nearly $6 billion annually, of which citrus and vegetable crops contribute more than 40%. The industry is susceptible to many hazards including freezes, droughts, and exotic pests or diseases. Agricultural crops are grown throughout the state, and every region is vulnerable to the effects of an exotic pests or disease infestation. As a result, Florida uses the second highest volume of pesticides in the nation. Agriculture and citrus production play a key role in the Indian River County economy; 52% of the County is farmland. The main threats to the Indian River County agriculture industry are Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 52