// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | UC San Diego Health |
| Host County | San Diego County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
UC San Diego Health is the academic Level I trauma center for San Diego serving as a major research and teaching hospital. It provides backup trauma capacity for San Diego County alongside Scripps Mercy.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
San Diego County with 3.3 million residents. UCSD and Scripps together provide the Level I trauma system for this densely populated coastal county with serious earthquake and wildfire risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-5, SR-52, Genesee Avenue. San Diego County Emergency Management coordinates mass casualty protocols.