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New Hampshire emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts New Hampshire's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $462 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes.

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New Hampshire'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$314 million a yearHow to prepare →

HurricaneRelatively Low$41 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeVery Low$17 million a yearHow to prepare →

TornadoRelatively Low$17 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Low$16 million a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate$12 million a yearHow to prepare →

LightningRelatively Low$10 million a yearHow to prepare →

Ice stormRelatively Moderate$9 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes

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

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

TornadoTornado preparedness: watch vs warning, where to shelter and what to do afterGear: Weather radios

Official help in New Hampshire

State emergency management: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More New Hampshire government services: USA.gov

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Seasonal checklists for New Hampshire

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