Protocols differ from hospitals to clinics, and doctors on call sometimes shelter in place with their families.
Dr. Selina Lin Hofmann vividly remembers September 2017, when Hurricane Irma was to wreak havoc on the west coast of Florida.
As the National Hurricane Center declared Hurricane Idalia a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday night as it moves northward with top sustained winds of 100 mph, some essential workers such as medical professionals are staying put to care for patients. Building resilient infrastructure is important to ensure hospitals can withstand the impact of hurricanes, according to Hertelendy. Hospitals rely on various life-sustaining medical equipment and technologies. Implementing preventive measures such as elevating equipment, waterproofing and creating storage plans helps safeguard the resources. Regular maintenance and testing of backup power systems is also critical.
The Hofmanns live two blocks away from Tampa Bay and already the water has receded and drained just as in previous storms. Dr. Hofmann is concerned more about flooding than storm damage as her area is now off the evacuation zone list.
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