// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | University of Miami Health |
| Host County | Miami-Dade County FL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 15 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami is the primary Level I trauma center for South Florida and one of the busiest trauma centers in the US. It is the only Level I trauma center serving Miami-Dade Broward and Monroe Counties. A hurricane direct hit could simultaneously create mass casualties and disable the only trauma center serving 6 million people.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
South Florida with 6 million residents has only one Level I trauma center. A direct hurricane hit creating mass casualties while disabling the primary trauma facility would be catastrophic.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-95, I-836, NW 10th Avenue. Miami-Dade Emergency Management coordinates hurricane and mass casualty protocols.