Climate
The U.S. States Most and Least Prepared for Extreme Weather
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As the damage from floods, heatwaves, storms, and severe weather events continues to rise, businesses in the U.S. are increasingly considering climate risks when choosing where to locate or expand their facilities.
The 2023 America’s Top States for Business study measures which states are best equipped to handle extreme weather, and the states most at risk.
Dataset
Top 10 states most prepared for extreme weather | |
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1 | Iowa |
2 | South Dakota |
3 | Minnesota |
4 | Oklahoma |
5 | Kansas |
6 | Nebraska |
6 | Colorado |
8 | Vermont |
9 | Tennessee |
9 | Michigan |
Top 10 states least prepared for extreme weather | |
1 | Louisiana |
2 | Florida |
3 | New Jersey |
3 | Connecticut |
3 | Delaware |
6 | Pennsylvania |
7 | California |
8 | South Carolina |
9 | Alabama |
10 | New York |
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