Emergency Preparedness

2019 Hurricane Dorian

Puerto Rico, Florida and other States
Potentially Impacted: 18,321,444

2019 Tropical Storm Barry

Louisiana and other States
Potentially Impact: 40,975,601

2019 Ridgecrest Earthquakes

The Census Bureau produces a wide variety of statistics profiling the earthquake-affected areas of California which are now available.

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11, 2019

The 2017 American Community Survey estimates there are 159,387 emergency medical technicians and paramedics, up from 136,900 in 2010.

National Preparedness Month: September 2019

The 2017 American Housing Survey found that 52.9% of U.S. homes have a prepared emergency evacuation kit and 58.6% have an emergency water supply.

2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30

The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about the people living and working in areas affected by hurricanes.

OnTheMap for Emergency Management

Access U.S. population and workforce statistics, in real time, for areas being affected by natural disasters.

American FactFinder (AFF)

This interactive application provides statistics about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas.