// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Ohio State University |
| Host County | Franklin County OH |
| Nearest City | Washington, DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for Columbus and central Ohio. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the US and serves as the primary trauma facility for the Ohio State University campus of 60,000 students.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Columbus metro with 2.1 million residents and central Ohio depend on OSU Wexner as the primary Level I trauma center. Tornado risk in central Ohio and large public gathering events at Ohio Stadium create mass casualty planning requirements.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-70, I-71, Olentangy River Road. Franklin County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass casualty protocols.