Using the National Risk Index (NRI)
The NRI is an online mapping application from FEMA that identifies communities most at risk to natural hazards.
The NRI:
Helps communities identify what hazards they are at risk of and the community’s current level of resilience.
Provides an efficient, standardized risk assessment methodology.
Incorporates physical and social vulnerability data to identify communities more at risk.
To learn more and access the National Risk Index (NRI), visit the official FEMA website.
For communities with limited local data and mapping capabilities, the NRI might be the best available information. For others, the NRI provides a starting point to build on with more specific local data.
