Anacortes Washington hosts one of the largest oil refinery complexes on the West Coast — the Skaggit County refinery corridor processes crude oil arriving via pipeline and tanker from Alaska and Canada for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest. The city is also the departure point for ferries to the San Juan Islands and Canada. Skagit County sits in the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hazard area. A major earthquake or attack on the Anacortes refineries could severely disrupt fuel supplies across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Refinery / Port / Earthquake / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Mt. Baker Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 360-293-1900 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 50 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Skagit County WA
Washington · Earthquake / Volcanic
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6/10
Moderate Risk