Hospitals play a crucial role during hurricanes, contributing emergency medical assistance to those injured, provide shelter and are often equipped with backup generators.
Universal Health Services said it is closely monitoring the storm and working to ensure appropriate preparations are made, including stocking up on food, water, linens, diesel fuel, medications and staffing. The company plans to post updates through its website and social media pages.
"If evacuation orders are called in the areas in which we have facilities, we will comply with those orders. We will ensure the safety of our patients and staff by temporarily relocating them to other appropriate facilities in safe areas," UHS spokesperson Jane Crawford said in a statement.Hurricanes can also be costly to hospital networks.
Shares of HCA and Universal Health Services rose Thursday, each up more than 1% in early afternoon trading. Tenet Healthcare was up nearly 3%.late Sunday or early Monday somewhere between the Florida Keys and southern Georgia. The storm is projected to pack 130 mph winds. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for counties that could be in the storm's path.
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