High Risk 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue  ·  New York

Yankee Stadium New York NY

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  NEW YORK

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Primary Risk Radius
2
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
10
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue
Operator / BranchNew York Yankees / MLB
Host CountyBronx County NY
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius2 miles
Secondary Risk Radius10 miles

// Strategic Significance

Yankee Stadium is a 54,251-capacity outdoor MLB stadium home to the New York Yankees in the South Bronx. Opened in 2009 it replaced the original House that Ruth Built. The Bronx location creates unique mass transit coordination requirements with millions of fans using subway and commuter rail. Hurricane and noreaster risk affects the open-air design.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

New York City with 8 million residents. Yankee Stadium draws millions of fans annually via mass transit creating unique coordination requirements. Noreaster storms during October playoff games create serious crowd safety risks. The South Bronx location requires extensive police and emergency resource coordination.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-87, Major Deegan Expressway, East 161st Street. Bronx Emergency Management coordinates noreaster and mass gathering protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone