// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Tampa Bay Lightning / NHL |
| Host County | Hillsborough County FL |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Amalie Arena is a 19,092-capacity indoor arena home to the Tampa Bay Lightning in downtown Tampa. The arena sits in one of the most hurricane-vulnerable cities in the US with Tampa Bay facing the highest storm surge risk of any major US city. Any major hurricane threatening Tampa creates immediate mass gathering emergency considerations.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Tampa Bay metro with 3.2 million residents. Tampa Bay has the highest storm surge risk of any major US city. Any major hurricane requires coordination of arena operations with regional evacuation protocols.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-275, I-4, Channelside Drive. Hillsborough County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and mass gathering protocols.