// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | RTX Collins Aerospace |
| Host County | Linn County IA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids is a major avionics and communications systems production facility. Collins produces cockpit systems navigation equipment and military communications for nearly every US military aircraft. The 2020 derecho that struck Cedar Rapids caused major damage throughout the city demonstrating real natural disaster vulnerability.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Cedar Rapids with 137,000 residents. The 2020 derecho caused catastrophic damage in Cedar Rapids. Collins Aerospace produces avionics critical to US military aviation. Any major facility damage affects military aircraft readiness.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-380, US-30, Collins Road NE. Linn County Emergency Management coordinates derecho tornado and industrial protocols.