// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | VCU Health |
| Host County | Richmond City VA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 100 miles |
// Strategic Significance
VCU Medical Center is the primary Level I trauma center for Virginia and the primary academic medical center for the state. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the US and serves as the definitive trauma center for the entire state.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Richmond metro with 1.3 million residents and Virginia depend on VCU Medical as the primary Level I trauma center. James River flooding from hurricane remnants and tornado risk create mass casualty scenarios.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-95, I-64, North 12th Street. Richmond Emergency Management coordinates James River flooding and mass casualty protocols.