In Iceland, natural hazards are a part of life. Frequent volcanism, earthquakes, floods, and mass movements shape risk management strategies and the emergency response system that is activated when a natural disaster takes place. Over the course of the next century, climate change is expected to affect natural systems all over the world, Iceland included. The effects of climate change may alter the frequency and severity of Iceland’s natural hazards. How will Iceland’s emergency response infrastructure meet the challenge of a changing climate? And as human travel in Iceland continues to grow, what lessons can be learned about risk management during this period of environmental uncertainty?