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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Raleigh, NC

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 0

Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type

Last significant event: No significant events on record

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
8
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
9
San Diego, CA
FEMA: 7Historical: 3
10
Washington, DC
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
Raleigh is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Raleigh Compares

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Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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