Moderate Risk Alaska  ·  Earthquake / Landslide

Wrangell City and Borough AK

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
2
Area
3,005
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Landslide
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Wrangell City and Borough AK in Alaska faces earthquake / landslide risk across its 3,005 square mile area. Wrangell in the Alaska Panhandle serves this Southeast Alaska island community. Wrangell 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 2019 Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (907) 874-2381
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Wrangell City and Borough AK
State Alaska (AK)
Population 2
Area 3,005 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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