The hospital, located in one of the most flood-prone areas in the city, is 11 stories and spans 625,000 square feet. To protect patients, the site sits 3 feet above common flooding levels.
It also features a helipad that spans 65 feet in diameter for military helicopters in the event of a natural disaster and generators that can run for 96 hours if the building’s power goes out, according to the report.
The hospital’s windows are built to withstand up to 155 mph winds. This feature will also help during earthquakes, which the state has experienced multiple times this year.
