High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Mississippi

Pascagoula MS Refinery

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  MISSISSIPPI

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchChevron
Host CountyJackson County MS
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Chevron Pascagoula is the largest refinery in the southeastern US processing 350,000 barrels per day. The Gulf Coast location creates extreme hurricane and storm surge vulnerability. Katrina 2005 severely damaged the facility causing major fuel supply disruptions across the Southeast.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Pascagoula with 22,000 residents surrounds the refinery. Katrina 2005 demonstrated catastrophic hurricane vulnerability. Gulf Coast storm surge can reach the refinery grounds.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-10, US-90. Jackson County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation and industrial emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone