Natural Disasters in Bear Lake, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
79.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 78.4 |
| Landslide | 70.1 |
| Lightning | 63.5 |
| Hurricane | 57.2 |
| Avalanche | 45.9 |
| Winter Weather | 41.2 |
| Cold Wave | 35.8 |
| Tornado | 21.9 |
| Ice Storm | 21.7 |
| Earthquake | 21.1 |
| Wildfire | 11.9 |
| Heat Wave | 9.7 |
| Hail | 7.7 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL DEPRESSION IVAN |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRANCES |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
126
Total Claims Paid
$1,091,409
Avg Claim Payout
$8,662
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$755,382
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1485 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $526,620 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 1 | $228,762 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$104,550
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $29,250 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,500 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $37,800 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bear Lake has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, landslide, lightning. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (3 declarations). 126 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $755,382 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.