Santa Susana, Santa Susana, California Hazard Report | Los Angeles County Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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Santa-Susana, California

17 Land Tracts in Los Angeles County , Calleguas Watershed

Santa Susana, California, located in Ventura County, faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters due to its proximity to various geological features. The area is situated within the Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion, known for its susceptibility to wildfires and mudslides. The region's mountainous terrain and dry climate make it prone to wildfires, such as the Woolsey Fire in 2018, which burned over 96,000 acres in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.

Additionally, Santa Susana is located near fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault, increasing the risk of earthquakes. The city's location along the coast exposes it to potential tsunami threats, although the risk is relatively low. Furthermore, the area's high population density heightens the vulnerability to natural disasters, as seen during the Thomas Fire in 2017, one of the largest wildfires in California history.

Moreover, Santa Susana experiences moderate precipitation levels but faces water scarcity issues, as it is part of the drought-prone California region. The combination of climate factors, geological features, and historical events underscores the significant hazard risk in Santa Susana, warranting proactive disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts to safeguard the community.

HAZARDS

7

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

4

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

6

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Los Angeles, California faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards based on the hazard risk indexes provided. The risk value for the area is 5326192908.08, with a very high risk rating of 100.0. Specific hazards include wildfires, with an expected annual loss of 11649509.6818 and a relatively high risk rating of 97.6, as well as flooding, with a risk value of 4341457.4843 and a relatively moderate risk rating of 90.8.

The area is also prone to hailstorms, with a risk value of 99450.352508 and a relatively low risk rating of 48.1, as well as lightning strikes, with a risk value of 1104706.98685 and a relatively high risk rating of 95.0. The region's proximity to fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies further increases the risk of seismic activity, landslides, and tsunamis. The city's coastal location exposes it to the risk of hurricanes and storm surges, ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

18 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

450 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity

58% Moderate

Plant Hardiness

Lac-346439

2019-11-11

Lac-332887

2019-10-30

Lac-331608

2019-10-29

Lac-381970

2018-12-18

Lac-377801

2018-12-14

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-12-05

Peak

2018-11-12

Rocky Peak

2018-11-08

Rocky

2018-09-09

Lac-234891

2018-08-04

Rocky

2018-08-04

Tapo

2018-08-01

Lac-226284

2018-07-27

Kuehner

2018-05-07

Lac-135987

2018-05-06

Peak

2018-02-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-01-09

Lac-381065

2017-12-22

Lac-364585

2017-12-07

Lac-364336

2017-12-07

Lac-345919

2017-11-19

Lac-323366

2017-10-28

Lac-314757

2017-10-21

Lac-315018

2017-10-21

Kuehner

2017-09-01

Lac-258871

2017-08-30

Lac-221668

2017-07-27

Lac-215178

2017-07-20

Lac-210151

2017-07-16

Lac-194923

2017-07-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-12

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

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