// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | Boeing |
| Host County | Berkeley County SC |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Boeing South Carolina in North Charleston is the second major 787 Dreamliner production facility alongside Everett. It was opened in 2011 amid major labor controversy. The facility produces roughly half of all 787s and is critical to Boeing commercial aviation production. Hurricane and flooding risk from direct Atlantic storm tracks is significant.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Charleston metro with 800,000 residents. Hurricane Florence and Dorian both threatened this facility. A direct hurricane hit could halt 787 production for months affecting global aviation delivery schedules.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-26, I-526, International Boulevard. Berkeley County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane protocols.