New FEMA map shows California has most high risk areas in nation

  • Source: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose
  • Published: 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

VIDEO: The Bay Area has seen more than its share of natural disasters in the past few years, from deadly wildfires to widespread flooding. To help identify the areas at highest risk, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was directed to create a map showing the risk level by community. California has the most high risk areas in the nation. A closer look into the Bay Area reveals "yellow" areas, which are relatively moderate risk. "Orange" areas indicate relatively high risk and "red" on the map shows areas of very high risk. The risks include the possibility of wildfire, earthquake, and flooding, and the amount of damage that could be done. "Teal" colors on the map indicate community disaster resilience zones, which are in the top 1% in the state, and identified as a disadvantaged community.



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