
This map denotes the approximate location for each of the 18 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters that impacted the United States January-September 2021.
Over the past 5 years (between 2016 and 2020), the United States experienced natural disasters that cost over $606.9 billion in damages and led to longer and more frequent disruptions in power, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Resilient communities with energy-efficient facilities and other distributed energy resources can reduce danger to public safety, security, and health. Below are resources and tools for states, local governments, and other public organizations on various aspects of resilience and the energy technologies that can help make a community more resilient.