// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Valleywise Health |
| Host County | Maricopa County AZ |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Valleywise Health is the primary safety-net Level I trauma center for Maricopa County serving the uninsured and underserved population of Phoenix. It is the county hospital for Maricopa County and handles a disproportionate share of the most critical trauma cases.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Maricopa County with 4.5 million residents depends on Valleywise as the primary public trauma center. The facility handles extreme heat emergencies industrial accidents and high-volume highway trauma.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-10, SR-51, Osborn Road. Maricopa County Emergency Management coordinates mass casualty protocols.