High Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Aleutians East Borough AK

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
3
Area
6,987
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
9
federally declared

Aleutians East Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 6,987 square mile area. King Cove faces extreme Aleutian volcanic and earthquake risk on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Aleutians East serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Tsunami
Secondary Hazard Volcanic
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 9
Last Major Event 2021 Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 383-2699
Emergency Shelters 4 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Aleutians East Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 3
Area 6,987 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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