b'OverviewThe State of Idaho is home to over 1,787,065 peopleThis report serves as a basic overview of Idahos and covers 83,564 square miles, with a land area ofcritical infrastructure sectors and their relation to 82,412 square miles and 1,152 square miles of water.the economy, supply chains, and potential hazards. The state borders Montana to the northeast, WyomingAdditionally, trends are analyzed to draw out forecasts to the east, Utah and Nevada to the south, Oregon andof potential future outcomes, demands, and risks. By Washington to the west, and British Columbia, Canadaidentifying lifeline infrastructure, decision-makers to the north. There are 44 counties in the state, rangingcan: rapidly determine whether an incident is large from Payette County at 408 square miles, to Idahoor complex; prioritize and focus response eorts to County at 8,485 square miles. Altitudes vary from 738maintain or restore the most critical services and feet above sea level at the shores of the Snake River ininfrastructure; ensure limited resources go toward a Lewiston to 12,662 feet at the summit of Borah Peak.common goal that requires involvement across the The state of Idaho contains forests, deserts, mountains,whole community; and promote a response that narrow valleys, and plains. Most of the population andfosters better integration and communication across agricultural activity are based in the Snake River Plain,the whole community because lifeline management which spans the southern portion of the state. transcends public and private sector boundaries.Overview 7'