Hazardous Mitigation Plans
What does this measure?
This indicator assesses two key aspects of Orange County's resilience to natural hazards: the history of declared disaster events and the demographics of its vulnerable populations. The disaster event data illustrates the frequency and financial impact of past weather-related incidents, which is essential for risk assessment and future planning. The vulnerable population statistics highlight which groups are most at risk during a disaster, helping to guide mitigation efforts and allocate resources to the most susceptible communities.
Summary Statement
According to the provided data, Orange County has experienced several costly natural disasters since 2004, with the most significant being Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which caused an estimated $179.6 million in damages. Other major events include Hurricane Irene in 2011, with nearly $98.5 million in damages, and the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, at $10 million. The data also identifies several vulnerable populations within the county. The largest at-risk groups by percentage are people over 65 years old (15%) and Black residents (15%), followed closely by families in poverty at 14.4%.
Source
https://www.orangecountygov.com/2102/County-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan