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INTRODUCTION ■ Concord Mills Mall o Concord Mills Mall is often the most visited tourist attraction in the state. During weekends before holidays, the mall can have upwards of 110,000 visitors per day. Refer to Annex S: Special Events and Facilities for more detailed information. ■ McGuire Nuclear Plant o Cabarrus County is a host County for the reception and sheltering of evacuees from two sectors within the McGuire Nuclear Plant emergency planning zone. Refer to the McGuire Nuclear Station Emergency Plan for more detailed information. ■ City of Charlotte o Any large -scale incident or event in the City of Charlotte will also likely impact Cabarrus County. o Refer inquiries for additional information to Charlotte - Mecklenburg Emergency Management. 1.3.2 Hazard Analysis Summary Cabarrus County is exposed to many potential hazards, all of which could cause damage, create casualties, and disrupt the community. These potential hazards are characterized as natural or human - caused. Cabarrus County hazards and possible impacts are fully described in the Cabarrus County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2009. Exhibit 1 -2 provides an overview of the hazards identified for Cabarrus County. Exhibit 1 -2 Hazard Identification and Likelihood of Occurrence mazara LiKennooci eotentiai impacts ■ Loss of electricity ■ Damage to telephone /communications networks ■ Fire Severe Thunderstorms /Lightning Highly Likely` 0 Wind damage ■ Storm debris ■ Minimal mass care and feedings operations ■ Damage to telephone /communications networks ■ Fire ■ Wind damage ■ Storm debris ■ Mass care and feedings operations ■ Multiple injuries and fatalities Tornadoes Likely* Disruption of the road /highway system ■ Loss of facilities ■ Insufficient local resources to meet demands ■ Evacuation /reentry ■ Assistance to those with functional needs ■ Damage assessment Cabarrus County EOP Basic Plan —March 2014 Attachrlea number 1 F -6 Page 139