// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Sentara Healthcare |
| Host County | Norfolk City VA |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the primary Level I trauma center for Hampton Roads and coastal Virginia. It is the primary trauma facility for the largest naval complex in the world Naval Station Norfolk and treats military personnel and civilians from across the Hampton Roads region.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Hampton Roads metro with 1.8 million residents and the Naval Station Norfolk complex depend on Sentara Norfolk General as the primary Level I trauma center. Sea level rise and hurricane storm surge create serious facility vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-264, US-460, Gresham Drive. Norfolk Emergency Management coordinates hurricane sea level rise and mass casualty protocols.