// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | Entergy Arkansas |
| Host County | Faulkner County AR |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 15 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Natural gas power plants in Arkansas experienced catastrophic fuel supply disruptions during the February 2021 winter storm when frozen wellheads across the central US cut off natural gas supply to power plants. Arkansas electricity prices spiked to extraordinary levels and rolling blackouts affected communities across the state. The dependence of the central US power grid on natural gas plants vulnerable to cold weather has become a critical grid reliability concern.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Faulkner County with 130,000 residents. The 2021 winter storm caused natural gas supply disruptions leading to blackouts and extreme price spikes. Natural gas grid dependence creates serious cold weather vulnerability. Tornado risk in central Arkansas creates infrastructure vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-40, US-65, Dave Ward Drive. Faulkner County Emergency Management coordinates natural gas supply disruption tornado and grid reliability protocols.