Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 99553

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 99553, Alaska

Located in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state, ZIP 99553 serves the Akutan community. The subarctic climate of this part of Alaska — bringing subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 99553's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Volcanic hazard exposure defines the local risk environment, driven by proximity to one of the most active volcanic systems in the United States. Secondary hazards include tsunami and landslide.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 99553's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 4.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by volcano and tsunami, as measured by FEMA across Alaska. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 99553 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for volcano is recommended.