// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Air Force / Ogden Air Logistics Complex |
| Host County | Weber County UT |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Hill AFB is one of the largest Air Force bases in the US and home to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex — the primary maintenance and overhaul facility for the F-35 Lightning II F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Warthog aircraft fleets. The base also houses the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings flying the F-35. As the primary F-35 logistics center Hill AFB is critical to the readiness of America's most advanced tactical fighter fleet.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Ogden and the northern Wasatch Front communities sit adjacent to Hill AFB. The base is one of the largest employers in Utah. The Wasatch Fault runs directly through the region creating earthquake risk that could simultaneously damage base infrastructure and disrupt civilian communities. Weber and Davis Counties surrounding the base would face complex dual emergency planning needs during a major Wasatch earthquake.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Hill AFB and surrounding Utah communities should maintain earthquake preparedness plans given the Wasatch Fault proximity. The base has its own emergency management infrastructure. Ogden and Weber County residents monitor Utah Division of Emergency Management broadcasts. I-15 north and south are primary evacuation corridors for the Ogden area.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
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