Deschutes County anchored by Bend has been one of the fastest growing counties in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The county sits adjacent to the Cascade Range volcanic arc with Newberry Volcano — an active shield volcano — located within the county. Wildfire risk is serious from surrounding dry ponderosa pine forests. The Deschutes River creates flooding risk. Bend's rapid growth is expanding residential development into high wildfire risk zones.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Bootleg Fire Smoke |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (541) 388-6570 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-97 US-26 OR-20 OR-372 |
// County Profile
| County | Deschutes County OR |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Population | 200 |
| Area | 3,018 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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