Natural Disasters in Whittier, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
Landslide97.1Avalanche94.7Earthquake81.8
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.1 |
| Avalanche | 94.7 |
| Earthquake | 81.8 |
| Cold Wave | 45.8 |
| Winter Weather | 30.6 |
| Tsunami | 24.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 20.8 |
| Wildfire | 1.3 |
| Lightning | 1.1 |
| Ice Storm | 0.9 |
| Hail | 0.7 |
| Tornado | 0.1 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
33
Total IA Distributed
$141,993
Repair/Replace
$129,332
Rental Assistance
$12,528
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4413 | 32 | $135,723 | $1,311 |
| DR-1461 | 1 | $6,270 | $13,611 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Whittier has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, earthquake. $141,993 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.