High Risk ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal  ·  Washington

Naval Base Kitsap WA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  WASHINGTON

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚓ Port / Marine Terminal
Primary Risk Radius
25
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
50
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type⚓ Port / Marine Terminal
Operator / BranchUS Navy
Host CountyKitsap County WA
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius25 miles
Secondary Risk Radius50 miles

// Strategic Significance

Naval Base Kitsap is the second largest naval base in the US and hosts the largest nuclear weapons stockpile outside of strategic bomber bases. It is home port for Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and houses the Trident nuclear weapons system making it a primary strategic target.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Bremerton WA with 45,000 residents is adjacent. The Cascadia Subduction Zone poses catastrophic earthquake and tsunami risk to this critical nuclear installation.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

Washington Route 303, Washington Route 3, ferry routes. Kitsap County Emergency Management coordinates with base officials for Cascadia earthquake and nuclear emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

Kitsap County WA
Earthquake / Volcanic
6/10
Moderate
Jefferson County WA
Earthquake / Tsunami
7/10
Moderate

// Cities Within Risk Zone

Bremerton WA
Nuclear Submarine Base / Earthquake / Tsunami
9/10
Critical