Mendocino County holds a grim record — the 2018 Mendocino Complex Fire became the largest fire in California history at the time, burning over 459,000 acres. The county's dense forests, rugged terrain, and limited road network make both wildfire spread and evacuation extremely challenging. The Russian River adds winter flooding risk.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 42 |
| Last Major Event | Mendocino Complex Fire (2018) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (707) 463-4086 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 North, SR-20 East, SR-128 West |
// County Profile
| County | Mendocino County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 91,305 |
| Area | 3509 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
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Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical
Butte County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
9/10
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San Francisco County CA
Earthquake / Tsunami
8/10
High
San Diego County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
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Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
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San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High