Coos County NH in New Hampshire faces winter storm / flash flooding risk across its 1,800 square mile area. Lancaster serves this large remote north New Hampshire county near Mt. Washington. Coos serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// 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
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Winter Storm / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Winter Storm |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (603) 788-4900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Coos County NH |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| Population | 32 |
| Area | 1,800 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other New Hampshire Counties
Rockingham County NH
Hurricane / Nuclear Proximity
7/10
High
Belknap County NH
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
Low
Cheshire County NH
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
Low
Sullivan County NH
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
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Hillsborough County NH
Hurricane / Flooding
4/10
Low
Merrimack County NH
Tornado / Flash Flooding
4/10
Low