Citation

ED Manag. 2007; 19(4): 37-39.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Thompson - American Health Consultants)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17438990

Abstract

When an F3 tornado severely damaged a hospital in Americus, GA, all patients had to be evacuated through the emergency department. Fifty-three patients were evacuated by area ambulances and a school bus to other hospitals in the region. The hospital advises others to have an internal evacuation plan as well as two-way radios, a megaphone to direct staff and volunteers, and additional security. A temporary treatment area was set up at a local church.

Language: en