McKinleyville California is a coastal community in Humboldt County north of Arcata facing extreme earthquake and tsunami risk from the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The community sits at moderate elevation above Humboldt Bay providing some tsunami protection, but proximity to the coastline and isolated location create significant emergency planning challenges. The region's isolation from major urban centers means self-sufficiency in emergency supplies and response is essential.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Tsunami / Coastal Isolation |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2022 Ferndale Earthquake |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 707-839-0611 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 CA-36 CA-299 CA-255 |
| Elevation | 206 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Humboldt County CA
California · Earthquake / Tsunami
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7/10
High Risk