Natural Disasters in Germania, NJ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
36
Public Assistance
$83.6M
Individual Assistance
$9.6M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Isaias → | Hurricane | Dec 2020 | $1.2M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $34.1M | $1.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $561K | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Jul 2015 | $500K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $36.3M | $5.5M |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jul 2012 | $2.7M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $1.9M | $961K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $1.0M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $1.7M | $1.4M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2010 | $1.7M | — |
| Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $1.1M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Dec 2009 | $742K | — |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 38 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20,906
Total Claims Paid
$493,902,169
Avg Claim Payout
$23,625
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
99
Federal Funding
$33,928,532
Properties Protected
241
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.64
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 24 | $12,068,271 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 17 | $1,107,107 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 12 | $330,077 |
| FMA Plan | 6 | $48,304 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $570,232 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Germania has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, coastal flood. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 20,906 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $83,616,712 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,578,694 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 99 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.