Cheyenne Mountain Colorado is home to the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station — the nuclear-hardened underground facility that houses the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command operations. Built to survive a near-miss nuclear detonation, Cheyenne Mountain monitors all missile launches and aircraft approaching North America. The facility was put back on active alert status in recent years as the primary hardened command center. It represents the most significant single military facility in NORAD's air defense mission.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify nearest fallout shelter locations.
- Keep KI tablets if within exposure radius.
- Plan for immediate indoor sheltering.
- Monitor official emergency broadcasts.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical |
| Primary Hazard | NORAD / Nuclear Command / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 30 |
| Last Major Event | Waldo Canyon Fire (2012) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 719-474-2238 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-25 North, I-25 South, US-24 West, US-24 East |
| Elevation | 6800 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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8/10
High
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9/10
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6/10
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