// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | Western Area Power Administration / DOE |
| Host County | Jefferson County CO |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 40 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Western Area Power Administration WAPA operates the bulk electric power transmission system across 15 western states serving 40 million people. WAPA manages over 17,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines connecting federal hydroelectric dams including Hoover Dam Glen Canyon and Grand Coulee to western cities. WAPA is the backbone of the Western Interconnection grid. Wildfire risk along transmission corridors and cyberattack vulnerability create serious grid stability concerns.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
40 million western US residents depend on WAPA transmission infrastructure. WAPA connects major federal hydroelectric dams to western cities. Wildfire along transmission corridors can cause widespread outages. Cyberattack on WAPA systems could affect grid stability across 15 states.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-70, US-285, W Alameda Parkway. Jefferson County Emergency Management coordinates grid emergency wildfire and cyberattack protocols.