// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Jackson Health System |
| Host County | Miami-Dade County FL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Jackson Memorial Hospital is the public Level I trauma center for Miami-Dade County and the largest public hospital in Florida. It is the primary safety-net hospital for the uninsured in South Florida and treated casualties from multiple mass casualty events including the 2021 Surfside condo collapse.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Miami-Dade County with 2.7 million residents depends on Jackson as the primary public trauma center. The 2021 Surfside collapse demonstrated mass casualty response capability. Hurricane storm surge threatens the facility directly.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-95, SR-836, NW 12th Avenue. Miami-Dade Emergency Management coordinates hurricane mass casualty protocols.