High Risk 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center  ·  Washington

University of Washington Medical Center WA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  WASHINGTON

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
15
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Operator / BranchUW Medicine
Host CountyKing County WA
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius15 miles

// Strategic Significance

University of Washington Medical Center is a top-ranked academic medical center and Level I trauma center for Seattle. It sits on the University of Washington campus adjacent to Union Bay with Cascadia earthquake and liquefaction risk. As part of the UW Medicine system with Harborview it forms the backbone of Pacific Northwest emergency medical response.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Seattle metro with 4 million residents relies on UW Medicine for complex care. Cascadia earthquake damage to both UW Medical Center and Harborview would devastate regional trauma capacity.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-5, SR-520, Montlake Boulevard. King County Emergency Management coordinates Cascadia earthquake protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

King County WA
Earthquake / Volcanic
7/10
High

// Cities Within Risk Zone

Seattle WA
Earthquake / Volcanic
7/10
High