High Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Kodiak Island Borough AK

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

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
13
Area
5,521
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
9
federally declared

Kodiak Island Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 5,521 square mile area. Kodiak was struck by catastrophic 1964 tsunami and faces ongoing earthquake and volcanic risk. Kodiak Island serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Tsunami
Secondary Hazard Volcanic
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 9
Last Major Event 1964 Tsunami
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 486-9310
Emergency Shelters 4 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Kodiak Island Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 13
Area 5,521 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Kodiak AK

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