Service Area Overview
Your department boundary, station locations, and overall NRI risk scores by census tract. Use the sections below to explore specific hazards, fire risk indicators, and EMS demand drivers across your service area.
Natural Hazard Risk
What this means for planning: With a risk score of 97.4 (Very High nationally), earthquake is your leading natural hazard. Prioritize heavy rescue capability and building collapse protocols; a large event will exceed local resources, so get mutual aid agreements in writing before you need them. Coordinate with emergency management on critical facility assessments and community seismic preparedness.
Top 5 Hazards in Your Service Area
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Earthquake
97.4 Risk Score $4.5M/yr exp. annual loss Very High
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River Flood
82.1 Risk Score $2.0M/yr exp. annual loss Very High
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Cold Wave
92.8 Risk Score $648K/yr exp. annual loss Very High
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Tornado
87.7 Risk Score $576K/yr exp. annual loss Very High
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Heat Wave
91.8 Risk Score $522K/yr exp. annual loss Very High
How to read this map: Colors show absolute national risk levels (red = Very High nationally, green = Very Low nationally). These are objective hazard comparisons across all U.S. communities.
Historical Disaster Declarations
Your county has experienced 23 FEMA disaster declarations in the last 10 years, and 35 declarations in the last 25 years.
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 2025-04-24 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 2025-04-03 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 2025-02-16 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| 2024-07-23 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
Demographics & Vulnerability
What the Demographics Tell You
Demographics drive both sides of your workload: where you need smoke alarm programs, and how many of your calls are EMS. The data below shows who generates the most emergency demand and who faces the greatest barriers when one happens.
Age Distribution
Age drives EMS call volume (highest utilization: 65+ and especially 75+, with elevated rates also among children under 5), shapes fire safety education priorities, and determines evacuation assistance needs. The dark marker on each bar shows the national average.
Social Vulnerability Indicators
These indicators identify populations that need additional support during emergencies, face barriers to self-evacuation or medical access, and benefit most from proactive CRR programming.
| Vulnerability Factor | Your Community | Peer Average | National Average | vs. Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Rate Higher EMS utilization, evacuation assistance needs, accessible communication requirements |
16.9% | 18.7% | 13.4% | ≈ average |
| Poverty Rate Economic barrier to safety resources |
13.9% | 16.7% | 12.4% | slightly lower |
| Uninsured Rate May delay medical care, leading to emergencies |
3.8% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 2.3x lower |
| Limited English Households Language barrier to emergency communication |
0.4% | 0.5% | 4.2% | slightly lower |
| No Vehicle Access Transport-dependent for evacuation |
0.8% | 4.6% | 8.5% | 6.0x lower |
| No Internet Access Disconnected from digital emergency alerts |
10.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% | slightly lower |
Economic Context
Fire Risk Factors
What this means for planning: 15.1% of housing units are vacant, slightly higher the national average. Vacant properties carry elevated fire risk: no maintenance, unauthorized access, and nobody there to report a fire early. Work with code enforcement on vacant property inspections and securing abandoned structures.
How to read this map: Colors show relative risk within your jurisdiction (red = highest-need tracts, green = lowest-need). Check the table below for overall levels vs. peers and national averages.
| Risk Factor | Your Community | Peer Average | National Average | vs. Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1980 Housing Pre-1980 construction standards |
37.8% | 25.3% | 36.0% | slightly higher |
| High-Risk Heating Wood, fuel oil, coal |
2.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% | slightly lower |
| Vacancy Rate Vacant properties at higher fire risk |
15.1% | 17.0% | 10.3% | ≈ average |
| Mobile Homes Structural fire spread risk |
21.6% | 19.5% | 5.8% | ≈ average |
| Renter-Occupied Higher turnover, variable maintenance |
11.9% | 22.0% | 34.4% | 1.8x lower |
EMS Risk Factors
EMS typically accounts for 60-80% of fire department call volume nationally. The demographics below are the strongest predictors of where that demand comes from in your service area.
What this means for planning: 22.7% of residents are over 65. Older populations typically have higher EMS utilization rates. Consider community paramedicine programs for wellness checks and medication management support. Fall prevention education pays off in this population.
How to read this map: Colors show relative risk within your jurisdiction (red = highest-need tracts, green = lowest-need). Check the table below for overall levels vs. peers and national averages.
| Risk Factor | Your Community | Peer Average | National Average | vs. Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population 65+ Highest EMS utilization group |
22.7% | 21.0% | 17.4% | ≈ average |
| Disability Rate Higher EMS utilization, specialized assistance needs |
16.9% | 18.7% | 13.4% | ≈ average |
| No Vehicle Access Transport-dependent for medical access |
0.8% | 4.6% | 8.5% | 6.0x lower |
| Uninsured Rate May delay care, leading to emergencies |
3.8% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 2.3x lower |
| Poverty Rate Economic barrier to healthcare access |
13.9% | 16.7% | 12.4% | slightly lower |
Peer Comparison
Departments similar to yours in size, type, density class, and region. Peer benchmarks put your community risk profile in context and support “demonstrated need” narratives in grant applications.
| Department | State | Population | Risk Score | 65+ % | Poverty % | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendron Fire Department (You) | KY | 8,863 | 96.2 | 22.7% | 13.9% | 2 |
| Saltillo Volunteer Fire Department | TN | 8,975 | 93.9 | 26.6% | 18.4% | 1 |
| Theakla Volunteer Fire Department | KY | 10,102 | 93.1 | 24.1% | 12.4% | 0 |
| Alexandria Fire Department | TN | 10,132 | 79.1 | 17.7% | 15.6% | 1 |
| Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department | TN | 10,101 | 83.4 | 21.3% | 13.2% | 1 |
Station counts are from NERIS Public, updated approximately quarterly. To report an error, submit a helpdesk ticket to NERIS at neris.atlassian.net/servicedesk.
Your Community Risk Profile Is Half the Story
This page shows what your community faces. Connecting your NERIS data shows the other half: where response is slowest in your highest-risk areas, whether you're meeting NFPA benchmarks, and how your CRR investments are performing against actual demand.
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