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Dillingham AK

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  ALASKA

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
2,388
Elevation
85
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Extreme Cold / Flooding / Isolation / Pebble Mine
County FEMA Disasters
9
federally declared

Dillingham in Bristol Bay is the hub community for the worlds largest sockeye salmon fishery. The proposed Pebble Mine nearby has been assessed as a catastrophic risk to Bristol Bay salmon. Extreme cold flooding and isolation characterize this remote community accessible only by air and sea.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardEarthquake / Extreme Cold / Flooding / Isolation / Pebble Mine
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations9
Last Major Event2019 Storm Surge

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (907) 842-5211
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation85 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Dillingham Census Area AK
Alaska · Earthquake / Volcanic
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8/10
High Risk