Douglas County in southwest Oregon was devastated by the 2020 Archie Creek Fire which destroyed hundreds of structures and forced mass evacuations during Oregon's catastrophic 2020 fire season when over a million acres burned statewide in a single week. The Umpqua River creates flooding risk. The county faces Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake risk. Roseburg serves as the regional hub for southwest Oregon emergency coordination.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Archie Creek Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (541) 440-4559 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 OR-138 OR-99 US-101 |
// County Profile
| County | Douglas County OR |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Population | 109 |
| Area | 5,071 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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