High Risk Virginia  ·  Intelligence / Tech / Dulles Corridor

Herndon VA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  VIRGINIA

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
24000
Elevation
290
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Intelligence / Tech / Dulles Corridor
County FEMA Disasters
28
federally declared

Herndon Virginia sits in the Dulles Technology Corridor adjacent to the NRO headquarters in Chantilly and hosts major technology and defense contractor operations including Fannie Mae and Volkswagen Group of America North America headquarters. The community is a hub for cleared tech professionals supporting intelligence community IT infrastructure. The concentration of companies handling classified government data makes Herndon a significant target for foreign cyber espionage operations.

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Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardIntelligence / Tech / Dulles Corridor
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Low-Moderate Risk)
County FEMA Declarations28
Last Major EventDerecho (June 2012)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 703-435-6800
Evacuation RoutesI-95 South, I-66 West, I-495, US-1 South
Elevation290 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Fairfax County VA
Virginia · Tornado / Severe Storm
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5/10
Moderate Risk

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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Herndon Transmission Substation Northern VA
Power Plant  ·  Herndon, VA  ·  Dominion Energy Virginia  ·  5-mi risk zone
8/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.