Los Angeles County is one of the most disaster-prone counties in the United States, facing simultaneous threats from major earthquakes along the San Andreas and Puente Hills faults, catastrophic wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds, and landslides across its hillside communities. The 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed over 1,600 structures.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| Secondary Hazard | Landslide |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 82 |
| Last Major Event | Woolsey Fire (2018) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 2–3 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (213) 974-1234 |
| Emergency Shelters | 285 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, I-405 North, CA-1, SR-14 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Los Angeles County CA's primary hazard profile (Earthquake / Wildfire), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Los Angeles County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 10014009 |
| Area | 4751 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
// Other California Counties
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Fresno County CA
Wildfire / Extreme Heat
6/10
Moderate
Santa Clara County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
7/10
High
San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Mendocino County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
7/10
High
San Joaquin County CA
Flooding / Earthquake
7/10
High