Irvine faces earthquake risk from the Newport-Inglewood and Whittier Fault systems running through Orange County. The 2018 Holy Fire in the Santa Ana Mountains threatened communities on Irvine's eastern edge. Irvine hosts major technology and pharmaceutical companies creating critical infrastructure emergency planning considerations. The city is one of the fastest-growing in California with its rapid development continuing to expand wildland-urban interface exposure.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 45 |
| Last Major Event | Santiago Fire (2007) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (949) 724-7000 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, I-405 North, SR-55 North, SR-91 East |
| Elevation | 56 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Orange County CA
California · Wildfire / Earthquake
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7/10
High Risk
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Nuclear / Wildfire / Tsunami
7/10
High
Westminster CA
Earthquake / Wildfire / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
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Earthquake / Wildfire / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
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Earthquake / Tsunami / Wildfire
7/10
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Earthquake / Wildfire / Flooding
6/10
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Santa Ana CA
Earthquake / Wildfire / Flash Flooding
7/10
High