10 U.S. Counties at Highest Risk From Natural Disasters
Even some of the nation's nicest locations have a downside.
The old cliche about real estate — “location, location, location” — cuts both ways.
Living in the right place brings plenty of upside. But even some of the nicest locations can hide a downside. If you live in one of a handful of U.S. counties, you might be at an especially high risk of experiencing natural hazards.
Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unveiled its new National Risk Index. The online resource details which communities are most vulnerable to natural hazards.