Situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland residents have very few natural disasters to worry about. There is minimal threat from severe thunderstorms and the occasional snowstorm, but you won’t find many natural disasters here. Just an hour’s drive from Washington D.C., Leesburg consistently ranks among the safest areas in the country. While the area does sometimes get heavy storms and lots of snow, it’s often at the top of the list for urban areas safest from natural disasters. Located in upstate New York, Syracuse has very low ratings for earthquakes, flooding, and tornadoes. The expected annual loss in property damagesĪ community’s resilience or preparedness for natural disastersĬheck out some of the safest and riskiest metropolitan areas for natural disasters, according to the data provided by the NRI. FEMA created a National Risk Index (NRI) which shows the relative riskiness of an area to natural disasters based on:
However, there are some areas that stand out as much safer - or much riskier - than others.
Natural disasters can occur anywhere throughout the United States.
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