Bear Lake County ID in Idaho faces earthquake / wildfire risk across its 971 square mile area. Paris on Bear Lake serves this southeast Idaho corner county near Utah. Bear Lake 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Bear Lake Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (208) 945-2212 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Bear Lake County ID |
| State | Idaho (ID) |
| Population | 6 |
| Area | 971 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Idaho Counties
Madison County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Bonneville County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Fremont County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Ada County ID
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Butte County ID
Earthquake / Wildfire
5/10
Low
Kootenai County ID
Wildfire / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate