Natural Disasters in Skillman, NJ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.3
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
30
Public Assistance
$57.2M
Individual Assistance
$15.8M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $25.9M | $8.6M |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $4.9M | $1.9M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Jun 2018 | $2.6M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $2.2M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $11.3M | $354K |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | $1.1M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $6.1M | $4.1M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $1.8M | $596K |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | $229K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Nov 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $14K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6,501
Total Claims Paid
$239,722,727
Avg Claim Payout
$36,875
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
37
Federal Funding
$52,320,586
Properties Protected
278
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 13 | $47,418,324 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 9 | $1,135,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 3 | $2,967,488 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $248,349 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Skillman has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 6,501 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $57,157,185 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,762,017 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 37 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.