The Atlas of Accountability is an interactive mapping tool developed for Rebuild by Design. The map is designed to bridge the gap between climate data and actionable policy insights. It tracks county-level disaster declarations and federal recovery funding across all 50 U.S. states from 2011 to 2023. Covering 91% of congressional districts that have faced at least one major climate-related disaster, the atlas enables users to explore the frequency of extreme weather events and view funding allocations for local recovery efforts.

The project includes data from FEMA and HUD, showing a total of $106.4 billion allocated in disaster recovery funding through Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Community Development Block Grant-DR programs. In addition to visualizing the impact of events like floods, fires, and hurricanes, the atlas provides downloadable state-specific data, including information on social vulnerability and infrastructure reliability. Featured in over 250 media outlets, the Atlas of Accountability has been used in briefings with congressional representatives and think tanks to inform discussions on resilience funding and climate preparedness.

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Featured in 230+ media outlets:

• July 23, 2024 – Associated Press: Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
• July 23, 2024 – WKMS: Kentucky counties rank among most plagued by federally declared disasters since 2011
• Aug 23, 2024 – CT Insider: Extreme weather events are the new normal for CT