// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 📡 Telecom / Internet Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Intel Corporation / Various |
| Host County | Washington County OR |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Hillsboro Oregon is home to the largest concentration of Intel semiconductor manufacturing and data center infrastructure on the West Coast. Intel operates multiple major fabrication plants and data centers in Hillsboro making it one of the most important technology manufacturing clusters in the US. The Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake risk creates serious vulnerability to this critical semiconductor and data infrastructure. A major Cascadia earthquake could simultaneously damage Intel fabrication plants and data centers severely disrupting global semiconductor supply chains.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Washington County with 620,000 residents and the global semiconductor supply chain. Intel Hillsboro produces a significant share of global microprocessors. Cascadia earthquake could simultaneously damage fab plants and data centers. Semiconductor supply chain disruptions from Hillsboro would affect global technology manufacturing.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-26, OR Route 8, NW Cornell Road. Washington County Emergency Management coordinates Cascadia earthquake and critical infrastructure protocols.