// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Shell Chemical |
| Host County | St. Charles Parish LA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Shell chemical complex in Norco Louisiana has a documented history of major explosions including the 1973 pipeline explosion that killed 9 people and the 1988 explosion that killed 7 workers. Norco sits in the Cancer Alley industrial corridor.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
St. Charles Parish with 53,000 residents. The 1988 Norco explosion killed 7 workers. Ongoing chemical releases have created serious public health concerns.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-10, LA Route 48, River Road. St. Charles Parish Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and industrial protocols.