Moderate Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Landslide

Yakutat City and Borough AK

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
700
Area
9,459
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Landslide
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Yakutat City and Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / landslide risk across its 9,459 square mile area. Yakutat faces severe Pacific storms tsunami risk and is surrounded by Wrangell-St. Elias. Yakutat City and 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 / Landslide
Secondary Hazard Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2021 Storm Surge
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 784-3323
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Yakutat City and Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 700
Area 9,459 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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