// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🚂 Rail / Transportation Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Union Pacific Railroad |
| Host County | Harris County TX |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Union Pacific Englewood Yard in Houston Texas is a major classification yard serving the Houston Ship Channel petrochemical corridor. The yard handles petroleum chemical and industrial cargo from the most hazardous waterway in the US. Hurricane Harvey 2017 caused significant flooding throughout the Houston rail network disrupting operations for weeks.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Harris County with 4.7 million residents. Englewood Yard serves the Houston Ship Channel petrochemical corridor. Harvey 2017 flooding disrupted rail operations throughout Houston. Chemical and petroleum cargo from Ship Channel facilities creates extreme hazmat risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-610, US-90, Telephone Road. Harris County Emergency Management maintains Ship Channel rail emergency protocols.