El Dorado County in the Sierra Nevada foothills faced the 2021 Caldor Fire, which burned nearly 222,000 acres and threatened the evacuation of South Lake Tahoe, forcing tens of thousands to flee. The county's forested terrain and increasing drought conditions have dramatically elevated wildfire risk in recent years.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 36 |
| Last Major Event | Caldor Fire (2021) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (530) 621-5557 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-50 East, SR-193 North, SR-88 East |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on El Dorado County CA's primary hazard profile (Wildfire / Earthquake), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | El Dorado County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 192843 |
| Area | 1712 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
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