// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Army / 3rd Infantry Division |
| Host County | Liberty County GA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Fort Stewart is the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi River covering 280000 acres in coastal Georgia. It is home to the 3rd Infantry Division known as the Rock of the Marne — a heavy mechanized division that served as one of the primary forces in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The base sits near the Georgia coast with hurricane exposure and is a critical East Coast power projection installation.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Hinesville and Liberty County are economically dependent on Fort Stewart. The base faces hurricane exposure from Atlantic storms and the surrounding coastal Georgia terrain is vulnerable to storm surge. Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah is a sub-installation creating dual-location military presence in the region.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Fort Stewart and Liberty County coordinate on hurricane evacuation planning. Coastal Georgia hurricane evacuation routes include US-84 and I-95. Military personnel evacuation timing may differ from civilian evacuation orders. Hinesville residents should not wait for military evacuation orders before following civilian mandatory evacuation guidance.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
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