El Dorado County in the Sierra Nevada foothills faced the 2021 Caldor Fire, which burned nearly 222,000 acres and threatened the evacuation of South Lake Tahoe, forcing tens of thousands to flee. The county's forested terrain and increasing drought conditions have dramatically elevated wildfire risk in recent years.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 36 |
| Last Major Event | Caldor Fire (2021) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (530) 621-5557 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-50 East, SR-193 North, SR-88 East |
// County Profile
| County | El Dorado County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 192,843 |
| Area | 1712 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.