// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Air Force / US Transportation Command |
| Host County | St. Clair County IL |
| Nearest City | Washington, DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Scott AFB is home to US Transportation Command — the military command responsible for all strategic military mobility including moving troops and equipment anywhere in the world. TRANSCOM coordinates every military deployment from the first soldier on a plane to the last tank off a ship. Scott is also home to the Air Force's Air Mobility Command which operates the C-17 and C-5 strategic airlifters and air refueling tankers. Without TRANSCOM and AMC functioning the US military cannot project power globally.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The St. Louis metro area across the Mississippi River from Scott AFB would be significantly affected by any major military security event at the base. Scott is one of the most operationally tempo bases in the Air Force — during any global crisis TRANSCOM operations at Scott surge dramatically. The base is a major employer in the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metro area.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Belleville and surrounding St. Clair County communities coordinate emergency planning with Scott AFB. The Mississippi River to the west creates flooding risk for both military and civilian infrastructure. Monitor Illinois Emergency Management Agency broadcasts. St. Louis metro residents on the Illinois side should maintain flood preparedness given Mississippi River proximity.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Essential preparedness items for residents within the 25-mile risk zone of Scott Air Force Base IL.
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