// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Air Force |
| Host County | Sumter County SC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Shaw AFB is home of Air Combat Command and the F-16 Fighting Falcon wing. As ACC headquarters it commands all Air Force combat aircraft in the continental US. It is one of the most strategically important Air Force installations in the nation.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Sumter SC with 40,000 residents is adjacent. Tornado and hurricane remnant flooding risks are the primary natural hazards.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-76, US-378. Sumter County Emergency Management coordinates with base officials.