Peterson Space Force Base Colorado is home to the headquarters of US Space Command and US Northern Command — the combatant commands responsible for defending North America and US military space operations. The base co-hosts NORAD operations with Cheyenne Mountain and serves as the primary above-ground command facility for North American aerospace defense. Peterson is in the Colorado Springs military-industrial complex that represents the highest concentration of space and defense command infrastructure in the US.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Space Force / NORAD / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 30 |
| Last Major Event | Waldo Canyon Fire (2012) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 719-556-7321 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-25 North, I-25 South, US-24 West, US-24 East |
| Elevation | 6200 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
El Paso County CO
Colorado · Wildfire / Tornado
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6/10
Moderate Risk
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NORAD / Nuclear Command / Military
9/10
Critical
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Space Force / GPS / Military Satellites
9/10
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Military Community / PFAS / Pollution
7/10
High
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7/10
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6/10
Moderate
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Severe Storm / Grassfire / Military Infrastructure
6/10
Moderate