Moderate Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Landslide

Sitka City and Borough AK

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
8
Area
4,710
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Landslide
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Sitka City and Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / landslide risk across its 4,710 square mile area. Sitka faces landslide earthquake and tsunami risk as Southeast Alaska's largest island city. Sitka City and 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 2015 Landslide
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 747-1800
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Sitka City and Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 8
Area 4,710 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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