Moderate Risk Oregon  ·  Earthquake / Wildfire

Lane County OR

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
391
Area
4,554
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Lane County anchored by Eugene faces Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami risk for its coastal communities. The 2021 Bootleg Fire burned over 400000 acres in southern Oregon creating significant smoke impacts across the county. The University of Oregon creates institutional emergency planning requirements. The Willamette River creates flooding risk through Eugene and Springfield. The coast faces tsunami risk with Florence and other coastal communities requiring immediate inland evacuation planning.

// 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 / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Tsunami
FEMA Flood Zone High
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2021 Bootleg Fire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (541) 682-4901
Emergency Shelters 12 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-5 OR-58 US-101 OR-99

// County Profile

County Lane County OR
State Oregon (OR)
Population 391
Area 4,554 sq miles
FEMA Region High

// Major Cities

Florence OR Springfield OR Eugene OR

// Cities in This County

// Other Oregon Counties

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

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Autzen Stadium Eugene OR
Stadium / Arena  ·  Eugene, OR  ·  Oregon Ducks / NCAA  ·  2-mi risk zone
6/10 Moderate

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.