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Pennsylvania emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pennsylvania's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $4.1 billion, rated Relatively Moderate. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, heat waves and cold waves.

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Pennsylvania'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 High$2.7 billion a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively High$365 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively High$256 million a yearHow to prepare →

HurricaneRelatively Moderate$170 million a yearHow to prepare →

TornadoRelatively Moderate$153 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeRelatively Low$148 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively High$97 million a yearHow to prepare →

LightningRelatively High$55 million a yearHow to prepare →

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

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

Heat waveExtreme heat safety: heat exhaustion vs heat stroke and how to stay cool in a power outageGear: Battery-powered fans

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

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

Official help in Pennsylvania

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

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