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National Risk Index

Provided by: Federal Emergency Management Agency |Published on: January 4, 2023

Graphs/Tables Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

This interactive map allows students to visualize the risk, expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience to extreme weather events in the United States.
This is a great way to learn about where different weather risks may be concentrated in the United States and which areas have fewer weather risks.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Region: North America, United States

Languages: English

Positives

Students can create their own detailed report comparing up to 20 community risk indices using the Create Report tool.
By clicking on the map, students can explore their county's risk index, annual loss, vulnerability, and resilience.

Additional Prerequisites

To view the key for the Risk Index map, click on the Learn More tab at the top of the page.
It may be best to review the definition of a risk index, expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience by clicking on the Learn More tab before using the tool.

Differentiation

Ask students why it is crucial to consider social vulnerability and community resilience when addressing the effects of natural hazards and climate change.
Have students consider why some communities may be more or less exposed and vulnerable to natural hazards.
This resource can be used in science classes during lessons about the effects of climate change on extreme weather and in social studies classes during lessons about climate justice and the links between inequality, race, financial wealth, vulnerability, and resilience.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.