Marin County north of San Francisco combines extreme wildfire risk in its coastal hills and Point Reyes National Seashore with significant earthquake exposure from the San Andreas Fault, which runs directly along its western edge. Coastal communities also face tsunami risk, and evacuation routes are severely limited by the county's geography.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Tsunami |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 40 |
| Last Major Event | Point Reyes Fire (2020) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (415) 473-6354 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 South, Sir Francis Drake Blvd, SR-1 |
// County Profile
| County | Marin County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 258,826 |
| Area | 828 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.