Moderate Risk Alaska  ·  Wildfire / Extreme Cold

Copper River Census Area AK

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
2
Area
25,000
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Extreme Cold
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Copper River Census Area AK in Alaska faces wildfire / extreme cold risk across its 25,000 square mile area. Glennallen serves this Interior Alaska area with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Copper River 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 Wildfire / Extreme Cold
Secondary Hazard Earthquake
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2018 Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 822-5586
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Copper River Census Area AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 2
Area 25,000 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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