Hurricane Preparedness Video 2024

Healthcare systems remain in place, and emergency plans are executed to serve those with the greatest needs during hurricanes. Now is the time to review emergency plans and make necessary updates before a crisis strikes.

Healthcare systems should:

Review your designated disaster and backup teams.
Review your disaster plan (develop one if you don’t have one).
Have a plan to locate, communicate with, and organize your teams.
Develop a facility recovery plan that includes alternate care sites.
Prepare a patient evacuation plan.
Prepare a patient overflow plan.
Make sure your hospitals have alternate methods of connecting with others.
Review your disaster recovery plan and backup data offsite.
Develop relationships with other hospitals, state and federal officials, and community organizations.
Test, fix, and retest your plans to ensure that you’re ready.