Natural Disasters in Cement City, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.6 |
| Tornado | 84.4 |
| Hail | 83.6 |
| Cold Wave | 83.0 |
| Ice Storm | 76.9 |
| Lightning | 70.9 |
| Earthquake | 62.2 |
| Winter Weather | 58.8 |
| Landslide | 55.3 |
| Heat Wave | 55.2 |
| Hurricane | 36.6 |
| Drought | 36.4 |
| Wildfire | 21.2 |
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
6
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 |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
31
Total IA Distributed
$35,358
Repair/Replace
$4,327
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 8 | $24,093 | — |
| DR-1527 | 23 | $11,265 | $1,469 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
60
Total Claims Paid
$345,027
Avg Claim Payout
$5,750
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$185,427
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
12
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 2 | $128,113 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 10 | $57,314 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$76,797
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.97
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $22,422 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $54,375 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cement City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $185,427 in public assistance recovery funding. $35,358 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.