Greenbelt is home to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center — the largest NASA facility on the East Coast, responsible for satellite operations and Earth science missions. The city sits in Prince George's County with nor'easter exposure and flooding risk from the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. Disruption of Goddard operations during major storms has national implications for weather satellite monitoring and scientific missions.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Nor'easter / Federal Infrastructure |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 301-474-8000 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 I-495 US-50 MD-4 |
| Elevation | 177 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Prince George's County MD
Maryland · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk