Roy Washington is a small rural community within the training ranges of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The McChord Field and Yakima Training Center ranges border Roy, creating military operations proximity. The community sits within Pierce County earthquake risk zones. The small population and rural character mean limited local emergency response infrastructure.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Military / Artillery Range / Rural |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 45 |
| Last Major Event | Nisqually Earthquake (2001) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 253-843-1113 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, I-5 South, SR-512 East, SR-7 South |
| Elevation | 320 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Pierce County WA
Washington · Earthquake / Volcanic Lahar
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8/10
High Risk
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