American Hospital Association October 10, 2024
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.
That’s because hospitals and health systems are always there, ready to care and play a crucial role in disaster preparedness and response by serving as essential community hubs for many aspects of medical care and public health during emergencies.
We’ve seen this time and time again, including during the last few weeks as Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton have pummeled states in the southeast and caused widespread devastation for families and communities. Our thoughts remain with those affected as they go through the difficult weeks and months ahead.
During these storms, we have seen countless examples of hospital teams going...