New Albany Indiana sits on the Ohio River in Floyd County directly across from Louisville Kentucky. The city hosts significant pharmaceutical manufacturing — New Albany is home to multiple pharmaceutical companies in the Louisville-Southern Indiana life sciences corridor. The Ohio River creates flooding risk and the city has experienced major flood events. The pharmaceutical manufacturing concentration creates hazmat considerations for the community.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Chemical / Flooding / Ohio River |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Ohio River Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 812-948-5333 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 451 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Floyd County IN
Indiana · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk