// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚓ Port / Marine Terminal |
| Operator / Branch | Georgia Ports Authority |
| Host County | Chatham County GA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 30 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Port of Savannah is the fastest growing major US port and the busiest port on the East Coast for containers. It handles more container cargo than any other East Coast port and is critical to Southeast US supply chains. Hurricane and storm surge from Atlantic storms threatens operations.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Savannah metro with 400,000 residents depends on port economic activity. Supply chain disruptions from a hurricane closure would impact the entire Southeast US retail supply chain.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-16, US-17, I-95. Chatham County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation and port emergency protocols.