// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal |
| Operator / Branch | Tampa Port Authority |
| Host County | Hillsborough County FL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Port of Tampa is the largest Florida port and handles phosphate fertilizer exports critical to global food supply. Tampa Bay amplifies storm surge from Gulf hurricanes with documented catastrophic surge potential. Helene 2024 brought serious storm surge to the Tampa Bay area.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Tampa metro with 3.2 million residents. Tampa Bay geometry creates extreme storm surge amplification. Phosphate fertilizer storage creates chemical hazmat risk during hurricane surge events.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-275, I-4, Port Tampa Road. Hillsborough County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane surge and port emergency protocols.