// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Army |
| Host County | Jefferson County NY |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Fort Drum is home to the 10th Mountain Division the most deployed division in the US Army. The base sits in extreme lake-effect snow country near the Canadian border receiving over 100 inches of snow annually. It is the primary cold weather warfare training installation in the US.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Watertown NY with 26,000 residents is adjacent to the base. The extreme winter conditions affect both base operations and civilian emergency response in Jefferson County.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
NY Route 11, I-81, US-11. Jefferson County Emergency Management coordinates with base officials. Extreme winter conditions can isolate the installation.