Portsmouth Rhode Island sits on Aquidneck Island adjacent to Newport — home of the Naval War College, Naval Station Newport, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center which develops torpedo and undersea weapons systems. Newport County hosts significant Navy research and educational operations. The island geography creates evacuation constraints and the Narragansett Bay is vulnerable to hurricane storm surge. The concentration of naval research and education infrastructure makes Newport County a priority for foreign naval intelligence collection.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Naval War College / Naval Station / Torpedoes |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Sandy 2012 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 401-683-3255 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 55 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Newport County RI
Rhode Island · Hurricane / Nor'easter
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6/10
Moderate Risk