Shifted from an exposure-based model to an impact/functionality-based approach.

Benefit: Highlights facilities with the greatest community importance, ensuring they receive prioritized support and protections.

In Texas, showcased varying levels of criticality for health and hospital facilities (red = highly critical, yellow = moderately critical, blue = less critical).

Benefit: Helps health emergency planners focus resources on the most vital facilities during emergency preparedness plans and exercises

Enhanced resource allocation and prioritization, better alignment of resources with community needs