// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | Microsoft Corporation |
| Host County | King County WA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Microsoft headquarters in Redmond manages Windows Azure cloud services Xbox LinkedIn and Office 365 used by 1.4 billion people. Azure is the second largest cloud provider powering critical government and enterprise systems globally. The Redmond campus employs 50,000 people and sits in the Cascadia earthquake zone. Azure cloud disruption would affect government agencies financial institutions and healthcare systems worldwide.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Redmond with 68,000 residents adjacent. Microsoft employs 50,000 in Redmond. Azure powers critical government and healthcare infrastructure. Cascadia earthquake damage could disrupt cloud services affecting billions of users and critical national infrastructure.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
SR-520, SR-202, 156th Avenue NE. King County Emergency Management coordinates Cascadia earthquake protocols.