Anchorage Municipality AK in Alaska faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 1,706 square mile area. Anchorage was struck by a 7.1 earthquake in 2018 causing widespread damage and is Alaska's largest city. Anchorage serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Tsunami |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 7.1 Earthquake |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (907) 343-4800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Anchorage Municipality AK |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Population | 291 |
| Area | 1,706 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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