// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal |
| Operator / Branch | Virginia Port Authority |
| Host County | Norfolk City VA |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Port of Norfolk is the third largest container port on the East Coast and sits adjacent to Naval Station Norfolk the worlds largest naval base. The compound concentration of civilian and military port operations in one of the fastest sea-level-rising cities in the US creates unique vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Norfolk with 238,000 residents experiences the worst sea level rise of any major US city. Hurricane storm surge combines with existing tidal flooding to create extreme port vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-564, I-264, US-460. Norfolk Emergency Management coordinates port and naval base protocols.