// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Penn State Health |
| Host County | Dauphin County PA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for central Pennsylvania serving the Harrisburg-Hershey corridor and surrounding agricultural communities. It is the flagship hospital of Penn State Health.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Harrisburg area with 600,000 residents and central Pennsylvania depend on Hershey Medical as the primary Level I trauma center. Susquehanna River flooding from tropical storms and agricultural accidents create primary mass casualty scenarios.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-83, US-322, University Drive. Dauphin County Emergency Management coordinates Susquehanna flooding and mass casualty protocols.