FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) is a comprehensive dataset designed to assess and quantify risks associated with various natural hazards and socioeconomic factors across the United States. It integrates extensive datasets from federal, state, local, and private sources to provide a holistic understanding of the vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural disasters. The NRI covers 18 different perils, including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and more. By combining hazard intensity, exposure data, and vulnerability factors, it calculates risk scores and rankings to inform decision-making, disaster preparedness, and resilience-building efforts at local, regional, and national levels. The NRI plays a pivotal role in enhancing risk management and reducing the impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.
The National Risk Index datasets have been uploaded by Kipi.ai to provide Snowflake customers with easier access to the data. The data is from the latest available update “Dataset Update 1.19.0 - 3/23/2023”. The data will be updated as new updates are released from FEMA.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Risk Assessment:
- Leverage the NRI's extensive coverage of 18 natural hazards and <br/>socioeconomic factors.
- Gain a holistic view of potential risks, including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, <br/>wildfires, and more.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Make informed decisions based on quantified risk scores and rankings.
- Enhance disaster preparedness, mitigation strategies, and community <br/>resilience.
Risk Score Calculation:
- Utilize the NRI's methodology to calculate risk scores by combining hazard, <br/>exposure, and vulnerability factors.
- Quantify potential losses and impacts to prioritize resources effectively.
Customized Insights:
- Tailor NRI data to meet your organization's specific needs.
- Generate customized reports and visualizations to communicate risk <br/>assessments effectively.
Future Risk Considerations:
- Anticipate future risk scenarios with climate change projections and <br/>demographic trends.
- Plan for long-term resilience and adaptability.
Disclaimer:<br/>The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. This information is provided by the website: https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/data-resources. This product uses the FEMA National Risk Index data but is not endorsed by Kipi.ai LLC or FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA or Kipi.ai LLC cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency.
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The Data accessed here is available with the citation mentioned hereinafter,
1. For the National Risk Index:<br/>Zuzak, C., E. Goodenough, C. Stanton, M. Mowrer, A. Sheehan, B. Roberts, P. McGuire, and J. Rozelle. 2023. National Risk Index Technical Documentation. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.
2. Peer-reviewed journal article providing further details on National Risk Index methodology and results:<br/>Zuzak, C., Mowrer, M., Goodenough, E. et al. The national risk index: establishing a nationwide baseline for natural hazard risk in the US. Nat Hazards 114, 2331–2355 (2022). Available at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-022-05474-w