// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal |
| Operator / Branch | South Carolina Ports Authority |
| Host County | Charleston County SC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Port of Charleston is a major East Coast container port and critical to Southeast supply chains. Charleston Harbor faces direct Atlantic hurricane and storm surge risk with serious sea level rise flooding affecting port operations.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Charleston metro with 800,000 residents depends on port economic activity. Sea level rise is causing increasing tidal flooding affecting port infrastructure.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-26, I-526, US-17. Charleston County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and port emergency protocols.