Kotzebue sits on a gravel spit in Kotzebue Sound above the Arctic Circle, with extreme exposure to Arctic storms, coastal erosion, and some of the harshest cold on the continent. The community is almost entirely dependent on air transport for supply delivery, making any infrastructure disruption a potential survival emergency. Permafrost thaw is destabilizing building foundations and infrastructure throughout the community.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Arctic Storm / Coastal Erosion / Extreme Cold |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Storm Surge |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 907-442-3401 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 10 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Northwest Arctic Borough AK
Alaska · Extreme Cold / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk