Natural Disasters in North Fairfield, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 89.8 |
| Hail | 78.2 |
| Winter Weather | 75.3 |
| Strong Wind | 72.2 |
| Ice Storm | 67.5 |
| Tornado | 67.3 |
| Earthquake | 52.6 |
| Landslide | 49.5 |
| Cold Wave | 49.4 |
| Hurricane | 45.4 |
| Heat Wave | 33.6 |
| Wildfire | 15.7 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jul 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
749
Total IA Distributed
$1,200,412
Repair/Replace
$469,806
Rental Assistance
$22,824
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1519 | 1 | N/A | $3,548 |
| DR-1720 | 2 | N/A | $126 |
| DR-4507 | 91 | $502,448 | — |
| DR-1651 | 380 | $437,511 | $2,619 |
| DR-1580 | 256 | $239,923 | $1,107 |
| DR-4777 | 18 | $19,835 | $4,990 |
| DR-1484 | 1 | $695 | $1,817 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
71
Total Claims Paid
$800,698
Avg Claim Payout
$11,277
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,778,521
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
96
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $4,474,437 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 31 | $160,928 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 19 | $87,552 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $53,011 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 1 | $2,593 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$156,250
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $42,500 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $15,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,750 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $80,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
North Fairfield has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hail, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 71 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,778,521 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,200,412 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.