Natural Disasters in Brimley, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.4 |
| Cold Wave | 60.2 |
| Landslide | 50.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 44.2 |
| Winter Weather | 37.5 |
| Lightning | 36.5 |
| Hurricane | 16.5 |
| Earthquake | 13.7 |
| Hail | 10.6 |
| Heat Wave | 8.1 |
| Ice Storm | 7.7 |
| Strong Wind | 7.5 |
| Tornado | 7.3 |
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
7
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | SEVERE DEEP FREEZE |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$5,643
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 2 | $5,643 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$122,643
Avg Claim Payout
$24,529
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$424,989
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.09
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $424,989 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brimley has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, landslide. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $5,643 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.