// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | UNC Health |
| Host County | Orange County NC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
UNC Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for the Research Triangle and central North Carolina. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the US and is the flagship hospital of the UNC Health system serving the Research Triangle population.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Research Triangle with 1.5 million residents and central North Carolina depend on UNC Medical as the primary Level I trauma center. Tornado risk in the Carolina Piedmont and flooding from hurricane remnants create mass casualty scenarios.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-40, US-15, Manning Drive. Orange County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass casualty protocols.