Moderate Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Landslide

Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
14
Area
4,858
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Landslide
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / landslide risk across its 4,858 square mile area. Ketchikan in the Alaska Panhandle faces landslide and Southeast Alaska storm risk. Ketchikan Gateway 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 Earthquake / Landslide
Secondary Hazard Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Landslide
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 228-6600
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 14
Area 4,858 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Ketchikan AK

// Cities in This County

// Other Alaska Counties