// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Los Angeles County |
| Host County | Los Angeles County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
LAC+USC Medical Center is the primary public Level I trauma center for Los Angeles County and one of the busiest trauma centers in the US. It treats more gunshot wounds than almost any other US hospital and serves as the safety-net hospital for a massive uninsured population.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Los Angeles County with 10 million residents depends on LAC+USC as the primary public trauma center. The San Andreas Fault earthquake risk creates a mass casualty scenario that would overwhelm any regional medical system.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-10, I-110, State Street. Los Angeles County Emergency Management coordinates earthquake mass casualty protocols.