Houghton County MI in Michigan faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 1,012 square mile area. Houghton on the Keweenaw Peninsula gets some of the heaviest snowfall in the US. Houghton serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Water Filtration & Storage
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Winter Storm / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Winter Storm |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (906) 482-1150 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Houghton County MI |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Population | 36 |
| Area | 1,012 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
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