// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Marine Corps |
| Host County | San Diego County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton north of San Diego is the largest Marine Corps base on the West Coast and one of the most important training installations in the US. The base encompasses 125,000 acres of coastal Southern California terrain. Wildfire risk is extreme and multiple major wildfires have burned through the base in recent years. The San Andreas and other faults create serious earthquake risk. Tsunami risk from Pacific earthquakes threatens the coastal portions of the base.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
San Diego County with 3.3 million residents. Camp Pendleton is the largest West Coast Marine base. Wildfire has repeatedly burned through the base. San Andreas earthquake risk creates infrastructure vulnerability. Tsunami risk threatens coastal facilities. The base is a major Marine Corps expeditionary training installation.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-5, I-15, Vandegrift Boulevard. San Diego County Emergency Management coordinates wildfire earthquake and tsunami protocols with Camp Pendleton.