Table 2.
Distribution of self-reported most significant hurricane-related losses1
| % | (se) | (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Loss | 41.5 | (1.5) | (1,021) |
| Tangible | 29.0 | (1.3) | (984) |
| Interpersonal | 9.5 | (0.8) | (388) |
| Intangible | 8.1 | (0.7) | (330) |
| Work or financial | 4.2 | (0.6) | (120) |
| Death of a loved one | 3.7 | (0.5) | (160) |
| No answer/unintelligible | 2.7 | (0.6) | (51) |
| Missing | 1.2 | (0.4) | (34) |
| Total | (3,088) |
Respondents who reported hurricane-related losses in the range 3–10 on the 0–10 severity-of-loss scale were asked to describe their most significant loss. Open-ended responses were coded into the categories reported in this table. Tangible losses include such things as loss of a home, possessions, or memorabilia. Interpersonal losses (other than death of a loved one) include separations from family or friends as well as decreases in quality of relationships with family or friends. Intangible losses include such things as loss of quality of life, sense of well-being, control, security, or way of life. Work/financial losses include any mention of job, money, finance, income, or business losses.