// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 📡 Telecom / Internet Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Various |
| Host County | Cook County IL |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Chicago is the third largest data center market in the US after Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley hosting major facilities for financial services firms including CME Group and major cloud providers. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange proximity makes Chicago data centers critical to global financial markets.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Chicago metro with 9 million residents. CME Group financial markets depend on Chicago data center connectivity. Tornado risk and winter storms threaten power infrastructure.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-290, I-90, various access roads. Cook County Emergency Management coordinates data center emergency protocols.