// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Marine Corps / II Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Host County | Onslow County NC |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Camp Lejeune is the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast and home to II Marine Expeditionary Force — the primary Marine force for Atlantic and European operations. The base hosts over 47000 military personnel and family members. Camp Lejeune gained notoriety for one of the worst water contamination scandals in US military history when toxic chemicals contaminated the base water supply from the 1950s through 1980s affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Hurricane Florence caused catastrophic flooding at the base in 2018.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Jacksonville North Carolina is economically dependent on Camp Lejeune. The base faces serious hurricane exposure on the North Carolina coast — Florence in 2018 caused catastrophic flooding that damaged base facilities. The legacy water contamination scandal continues to affect veterans and their families decades later. New River adjacent to the base flows toward the Atlantic creating ongoing water quality monitoring requirements.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville have detailed hurricane evacuation plans coordinated between military and civilian emergency management. Hurricane Florence demonstrated the flooding vulnerability of the base and surrounding communities. Evacuate via US-17 or NC-24 inland well ahead of hurricane approaches. Monitor North Carolina Emergency Management broadcasts.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Essential preparedness items for residents within the 25-mile risk zone of Camp Lejeune NC.
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