Moderate Risk Utah  ·  Wildfire / Earthquake

Carbon County UT

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
20
Area
1,479
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Wildfire / Earthquake
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Carbon County UT in Utah faces wildfire / earthquake risk across its 1,479 square mile area. Price serves this east-central Utah county with coal mining heritage. Carbon 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 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Wildfire / Earthquake
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2021 Wildfire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (435) 636-3200
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Carbon County UT
State Utah (UT)
Population 20
Area 1,479 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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