Natural Disasters in Atqasuk, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 84.8 |
| Winter Weather | 82.0 |
| Avalanche | 60.4 |
| Earthquake | 50.2 |
| Landslide | 13.8 |
| Wildfire | 11.4 |
| Ice Storm | 6.8 |
| Lightning | 0.8 |
| Tornado | 0.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
8
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| Oct 30, 2015 | Coastal Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| Dec 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 27, 1986 | Flood | COASTAL STORM, HIGH WINDS & WAVES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$55,782
Avg Claim Payout
$55,782
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$24,169,897
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4351 | Winter Storm | 7 | $9,770,886 |
| DR-1796 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $8,177,695 |
| DR-4244 | Coastal Storm | 6 | $3,915,189 |
| DR-1584 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $2,306,127 |
Atqasuk has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, avalanche. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $24,169,897 in public assistance recovery funding.