High Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Volcanic

Kenai Peninsula Borough AK

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

8/ 10
Threat Score
Population
58
Area
16,013
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Volcanic
FEMA Disasters
9
federally declared

Kenai Peninsula Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / volcanic risk across its 16,013 square mile area. Kenai faces the legacy of the 1964 Good Friday 9.2 earthquake and ongoing tsunami risk. Kenai Peninsula serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 8 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Volcanic
Secondary Hazard Tsunami
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 9
Last Major Event 1964 Good Friday Earthquake
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 262-4441
Emergency Shelters 4 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Kenai Peninsula Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 58
Area 16,013 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Seward AK Kenai AK Soldotna AK Homer AK

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