Ventura County experienced one of California's most destructive wildfires when the Thomas Fire in December 2017 burned over 281,000 acres, killing two people and destroying more than 1,000 structures. The county's Santa Ana wind corridor creates extreme fire weather conditions, and the Ventura River basin adds flash flood risk.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 50 |
| Last Major Event | Thomas Fire (2017) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (805) 654-2551 |
| Emergency Shelters | 32 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 North, SR-126 East, SR-1 South, I-5 North |
// County Profile
| County | Ventura County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 843,843 |
| Area | 1846 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.