Moderate Risk 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center  ·  Iowa

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center IA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  IOWA

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Primary Risk Radius
25
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
100
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Operator / BranchMercyOne
Host CountyPolk County IA
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius25 miles
Secondary Risk Radius100 miles

// Strategic Significance

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for central Iowa providing trauma coverage for the state capital region and central Iowa agricultural communities.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Des Moines metro with 700,000 residents and central Iowa depend on MercyOne as the primary Level I trauma center. Tornado risk and agricultural accidents create the primary mass casualty scenarios.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-235, I-80, Mercy Drive. Polk County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass casualty protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

Polk County IA
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate

// Cities Within Risk Zone

Des Moines IA
Tornado / Derecho
6/10
Moderate