Moderate Risk 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center  ·  Washington

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver WA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  WASHINGTON

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Primary Risk Radius
25
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
100
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Operator / BranchPeaceHealth
Host CountyClark County WA
Nearest CityVancouver, WA
Primary Risk Radius25 miles
Secondary Risk Radius100 miles

// Strategic Significance

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for southwest Washington serving the Vancouver-Portland metro area on the Washington side of the Columbia River. It provides trauma coverage for Clark County and complements OHSU and Legacy Emanuel in the broader Portland region.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Clark County with 500,000 residents and southwest Washington depend on PeaceHealth Southwest as the primary Level I trauma center. Columbia River flooding from Cascadia earthquake and Mount St. Helens volcanic ash create mass casualty scenarios.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-5, SR-14, East 19th Street. Clark County Emergency Management coordinates Columbia River flooding and mass casualty protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

Clark County WA
Volcanic / Earthquake
6/10
Moderate

// Cities Within Risk Zone

Vancouver WA
Earthquake / River Flooding / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate