Monterey County CA in California faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 3,322 square mile area. Salinas serves this central California coast county facing Salinas River flooding and Carmel wildfire risk. Monterey serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Tsunami |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Atmospheric River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (831) 755-5045 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Monterey County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 434 |
| Area | 3,322 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other California Counties
Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical
Butte County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
9/10
Critical
San Francisco County CA
Earthquake / Tsunami
8/10
High
San Diego County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High