Santa Clara County in Silicon Valley sits near the San Andreas Fault and experienced the devastating 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The county also faces wildfire risk in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range. Its dense urban population and critical tech infrastructure make earthquake preparedness especially high-stakes.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 44 |
| Last Major Event | Loma Prieta Earthquake (1989) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–6 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (408) 808-7800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 55 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 South, I-280 North, I-880 North, SR-85 |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Santa Clara County CA's primary hazard profile (Earthquake / Wildfire), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Santa Clara County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 1927852 |
| Area | 1291 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
// Other California Counties
San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
San Joaquin County CA
Flooding / Earthquake
7/10
High
Nevada County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
7/10
High
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Orange County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
7/10
High
Sacramento County CA
Flooding / Earthquake
7/10
High