// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | St. Louis Cardinals / MLB |
| Host County | St. Louis City MO |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Busch Stadium is a 44,494-capacity outdoor MLB stadium home to the St. Louis Cardinals in downtown St. Louis. The stadium sits near the Mississippi River and the New Madrid Seismic Zone. A major New Madrid earthquake could be catastrophic for this Mississippi River city.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
St. Louis metro with 2.8 million residents. Busch Stadium sits in downtown St. Louis adjacent to the Mississippi River. The New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake risk creates a unique mass casualty scenario during baseball season.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-70, I-64, Clark Avenue. St. Louis City Emergency Management coordinates New Madrid earthquake and mass gathering protocols.