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Delaware emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Delaware's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $377 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, hurricanes and cold waves.

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Delaware's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively Low$217 million a yearHow to prepare →

HurricaneRelatively Low$52 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Moderate$38 million a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate$19 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeVery Low$13 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively Low$12 million a yearHow to prepare →

TornadoRelatively Low$11 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively Low$4 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, hurricanes, cold waves and earthquakes

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers

Cold waveHow to stay warm without power in winter, safelyGear: Emergency blankets and sleeping bags · Hand warmers

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Official help in Delaware

State emergency management: Emergency Management Agency
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More Delaware government services: USA.gov

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