// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 📡 Telecom / Internet Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Equinix / CyrusOne / Various |
| Host County | Dallas County TX |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Dallas Texas is one of the largest data center markets in the United States driven by the size of the Texas economy and central geographic location. Dallas data centers serve as major internet hubs for the South Central US and house critical financial and enterprise infrastructure. The February 2021 Texas winter storm caused catastrophic ERCOT power grid failures knocking offline data centers and internet infrastructure across Texas. Tornado risk in the DFW corridor creates infrastructure vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Dallas metro with 7 million residents. The February 2021 Texas freeze caused catastrophic power failures affecting data centers statewide. ERCOT grid isolation from the national grid means Texas data centers cannot import power during emergencies. Tornado risk in DFW creates physical infrastructure vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-35E, I-30, I-635. Dallas County Emergency Management coordinates ERCOT grid failure tornado and critical infrastructure protocols.