// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Indiana University Health |
| Host County | Marion County IN |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
IU Health Methodist Hospital is the primary Level I trauma center for central Indiana and a major academic medical center. It is consistently ranked among Indiana top hospitals and treats a high volume of racing-related trauma from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Indianapolis metro with 2.1 million residents depends on IU Health as the primary academic Level I trauma center. Tornado risk in central Indiana and the Indianapolis 500 racing events create unique mass casualty planning requirements.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-65, I-70, 16th Street. Marion County Emergency Management coordinates tornado racing event and mass casualty protocols.