Natural Disasters in Petersburg, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 99.7 |
| Avalanche | 92.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 86.3 |
| Winter Weather | 30.9 |
| Earthquake | 18.3 |
| Ice Storm | 14.4 |
| Cold Wave | 4.0 |
| Wildfire | 3.4 |
| Lightning | 0.4 |
| Tornado | 0.3 |
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
3
Most Recent
Mud/Landslide
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | Mud/Landslide | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,619,427
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4585 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $876,382 |
| DR-4533 | Biological | 11 | $743,044 |
Petersburg has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, volcanic activity. The area has had 3 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). FEMA has obligated $1,619,427 in public assistance recovery funding.