Wildfires in California are creating tough conditions for area hospitals, with some evacuations, according to press reports. At least one hospital has evacuated twice in recent years, according to ABC7 News.
Planning and preparation are key to surviving these events and mitigating potential long-term effects on reputation, finances and more. In a 2017 paper published in the wake of Hurricane Maria, HRI outlines the steps health systems should consider taking before the next natural disaster arrives.