Potomac Maryland is one of the most affluent communities in the United States — home to senior government officials, intelligence community leaders, defense contractors, and lobbyists in the Washington DC corridor. The community is within Montgomery County adjacent to the NIH headquarters in Bethesda. The concentration of senior government personnel makes Potomac a significant location for foreign intelligence collection operations. Montgomery County's proximity to DC and federal agency concentration creates unique security considerations.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Federal / Espionage / Affluent Target |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 28 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Ida (2021) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 301-217-2350 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-495, I-270 North, US-29 South, MD-355 North |
| Elevation | 310 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Montgomery County MD
Maryland · Hurricane / Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk
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