Gallatin County anchored by Bozeman is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. The Gallatin River creates flooding risk — the 2022 Yellowstone floods caused catastrophic damage in surrounding areas. The county serves as the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park bringing massive tourism. Montana State University creates institutional emergency planning requirements. Wildfire risk is serious from surrounding forests and the county sits near active fault systems.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2022 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (406) 582-2100 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 US-191 MT-84 MT-345 |
// County Profile
| County | Gallatin County MT |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Population | 118 |
| Area | 2,507 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |