Hospitals, Others Share Evacuation Lessons from 2017 Hurricanes, Wildfires
The latest newsletter from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response highlights evacuation stories from last year’s hurricanes and wildfires. Among other stories, Kaiser Permanente officials share their personal and professional experiences evacuating a hospital in the midst of the California wildfires, and a Baptist Beaumont (TX) Hospital official shares how staff worked tirelessly to care for patients during Hurricane Harvey.
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