Moderate Risk Washington  ·  Earthquake / Volcanic

San Juan County WA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
17
Area
174
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Volcanic
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

San Juan County WA in Washington faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 174 square mile area. Friday Harbor on San Juan Island faces Cascadia earthquake and ferry evacuation challenges. San Juan serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Volcanic
Secondary Hazard Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2001 Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (360) 378-4101
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County San Juan County WA
State Washington (WA)
Population 17
Area 174 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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