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Manatee Memorial Hospital Hurricane Preparations for 2010

Hurricane

The management and staff at Manatee Memorial work closely with the Manatee County Emergency Operations Center and other agencies and healthcare providers to address the health needs of the community during and after a hurricane.

A hospital command center is activated when an approaching hurricane merits such activation. Once activated, the hospital command center will be maintained by administrative and medical staff throughout the duration of the hurricane. Adjustments to surgery schedules and patient capacity may occur at the direction of the hospital’s command center.

Manatee Memorial is not a designated community, medical or special needs shelter. Residents should identify the evacuation shelters closest to their homes. Please visit the Manatee County American Red Cross Web site www.manateeredcross.org or the local emergency management Web site www.co.manatee.fl.us. If you have a special or medical need, please contact the Manatee County Referral for Special Needs Patients at (941) 748-4501, ext. 3500 for information.

Note: The information on this Web site is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Manatee Memorial Hospital, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this Web site.

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