Natural Hazards
Earthquake and wildfire risk assessment from USGS and USFS. Helps evaluate natural disaster exposure for insurance and safety planning.
GET
/v1/properties/{property_id}/hazardsGet earthquake and wildfire risk for a property.
Response
{ "data": { "property_id": 1, "earthquake": { "risk_level": "moderate", "description": "Moderate earthquake risk. Moderate shaking possible.", "source": "USGS NSHM 2014" }, "wildfire": { "risk_level": "low", "risk_description": "Minimal wildfire exposure", "source": "USFS Wildfire Risk to Communities 2024" }, "source": "USGS / USFS" } }Earthquake Risk Levels
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
low | | PGA < 0.1g. Minor shaking unlikely to cause damage. |
moderate | | PGA 0.1-0.3g. Older structures may be vulnerable. |
high | | PGA 0.3-0.5g. Seismic retrofitting recommended. |
very_high | | PGA > 0.5g. Earthquake insurance critical. |
Wildfire Risk Levels
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
very_low | | Minimal wildfire exposure |
low | | Low wildfire risk |
moderate | | Some wildfire exposure; defensible space recommended |
high | | Significant wildfire risk; mitigation strongly recommended |
very_high | | Extreme wildfire exposure; critical to have fire-resistant construction |