// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Beacon Health System |
| Host County | St. Joseph County IN |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Memorial Hospital South Bend is the primary Level I trauma center for northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan serving the Notre Dame University area and the industrial communities along the US-31 corridor.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
St. Joseph County with 270,000 residents and northern Indiana. Industrial accidents from the South Bend manufacturing corridor and highway trauma create primary trauma volume.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-31, US-20, Madison Street. St. Joseph County Emergency Management coordinates mass casualty protocols.