San Benito County CA in California faces wildfire / earthquake risk across its 1,389 square mile area. Hollister on the Calaveras Fault serves this central California county. San Benito serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Dolan Fire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (831) 636-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | San Benito County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 62 |
| Area | 1,389 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other California Counties
Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical
Butte County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
9/10
Critical
San Francisco County CA
Earthquake / Tsunami
8/10
High
San Diego County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High