// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Marine Corps |
| Host County | Beaufort County SC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
MCAS Beaufort hosts the F/A-18 Hornet training and the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron. The base is on Port Royal Sound with direct Atlantic hurricane and storm surge vulnerability. Sea level rise is increasingly affecting the low-lying installation.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Beaufort SC with 14,000 residents is adjacent. Hilton Head Island tourism and Parris Island recruit depot are nearby adding complexity.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-21, US-278. Beaufort County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation with base and Parris Island officials.