Canon City Colorado is home to the largest prison complex in the United States — Fremont County hosts 13 state and federal correctional facilities including the federal Supermax prison, ADX Florence, which houses the most dangerous federal prisoners including terrorists and foreign spies. The concentration of maximum security facilities creates unique community security and emergency planning requirements. Canon City sits in a high wildfire risk zone and the Arkansas River creates flooding risk during snowmelt.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Prison Complex / Chemical / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Wildfire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 719-269-9011 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 5332 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Fremont County CO
Colorado · Wildfire / Tornado
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6/10
Moderate Risk