Natural Disasters in Free Soil, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 94.1 |
| Landslide | 60.1 |
| Strong Wind | 58.7 |
| Cold Wave | 42.0 |
| Wildfire | 41.5 |
| Heat Wave | 34.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 32.8 |
| Lightning | 31.7 |
| Ice Storm | 28.4 |
| Tornado | 25.2 |
| Earthquake | 23.4 |
| Hail | 20.9 |
| Hurricane | 15.8 |
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
9
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 |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
42
Total IA Distributed
$214,126
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4494 | 41 | $214,126 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$237,710
Avg Claim Payout
$18,285
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,566,480
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $1,509,453 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 2 | $57,026 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$32,999
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 93.2: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $32,999 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Free Soil has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,566,480 in public assistance recovery funding. $214,126 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.