// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Army |
| Host County | Yuma County AZ |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Yuma Proving Ground is the Army primary desert warfare testing installation covering 1,300 square miles. It tests weapons systems ground vehicles and parachute operations in extreme desert conditions. Temperatures regularly exceed 120F.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Yuma AZ with 98,000 residents is nearby. The Colorado River forms the western boundary. Extreme heat monsoon flash flooding and dust storms are primary hazards.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-8, Arizona Route 95. Yuma County Emergency Management coordinates emergency response for this remote desert installation.