Cordova is a remote Gulf of Alaska fishing community accessible only by air and sea, with tsunami and avalanche risk and a legacy defined by the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill that devastated the local fishing economy. Prince William Sound remains ecologically sensitive to spill events. The city's complete road isolation makes emergency logistics uniquely challenging — all fuel, food, and equipment arrives by ferry or plane.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Tsunami / Avalanche / Oil Spill Legacy |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 9 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Earthquake |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 907-424-6200 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 35 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Chugach Census Area AK
Alaska · Earthquake / Volcanic
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8/10
High Risk