Aleutians East Borough, AK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Aleutians East Borough has experienced 4 federally declared disasters since 2000, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Aleutians East Borough's highest-rated hazards are volcanic activity, landslide, and earthquake, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is elevated (78th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Aleutians East Borough has been designated in 4 declarations since 2000, covering 2 disaster types including biological (3), severe storm (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2000 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Avalanches |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 74.6 | 381 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 22.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 3.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | No Rating | 0 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 97.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 65.1 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low | 66.2 | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Relatively High | 97.7 | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Aleutians East Borough ranks in the 78th percentile (High) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 65th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 12th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 99th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 99th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 5th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 5th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 45.5% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Aleutians East Borough?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska are volcanic activity, landslide, and earthquake. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Aleutians East Borough received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Aleutians East Borough has received 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is biological (3 declarations).
Has Aleutians East Borough had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Aleutians East Borough since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Aleutians East Borough's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Kodiak Island Borough, AK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Bristol Bay Borough, AK has the lowest (Very Low). Aleutians East Borough is rated Very Low overall.
How is Aleutians East Borough's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Aleutians East Borough's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Aleutians East Borough's composite score of 21 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 21% of US counties.