Blue Lake Rancheria is a 2017 recipient of the John D. Solomon Outstanding FEMA ICP Whole Community Preparedness Award.

Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe (BLR) of California with a population of 203 people, is located near several geographically high-risk areas, including the Mad River—a natural and historical flood plain—and Matthew’s Dam. Additionally, BLR resides near a number of geological fault lines, putting it in danger for possibly damaging earthquakes. The community is also a gathering spot for more than 2,000 …