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The impact of Hurricane Maria on individuals living with non-communicable disease in Puerto Rico: the experience of 10 communities | BMC Public Health | Full Text
Coinciding with the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) prevalence worldwide is the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards. Protecting populations with NCDs against natural hazards is ever more pressing given their increased risk of morbidity and mortality in disaster contexts. This investigation examined Hurricane Maria’s impacts across ten lower SES municipalities in Puerto Rico with varying community characteristics and hurricane impacts to understand experiences of supporting individuals with NCD management in the six-month period following the hurricane. We conducted 40 qualitative interviews with mayors, first responders, faith leaders, community leaders, and municipal employees from 10 municipalities in Puerto Rico. Using QSR NVivo software, we deductively and inductively coded interview transcripts and undertook thematic analysis to characterize community-level hurricane impact and consequences for NCD management, and to identify convergent and divergent themes. Damages to infrastructure, including healthcare facilities and roadways, complicated the provision of timely health care for NCDs, patient transport, and pharmaceutical/medical supply chain continuity. Lengthy power outages at both healthcare facilities and private residences were barriers to healthcare service delivery, use of medical equipment, and storage of prescription medications with refrigeration, and led to a widespread mental health crisis. Cascading failures such as fuel shortages further compounded these challenges. The consequences of these impacts included the reported exacerbation of health conditions and loss of life among NCD patients. Study findings identify contributors to morbidity and mortality among individuals with NCDs following Hurricane Maria. With the growing frequency of catastrophic disasters from natural hazards, the experiences of communities that endured these impacts offer important lessons regarding policies and practices to better support community disaster resilience and address the evolving preparedness needs of NCD patients.
Power outages could continue for days for some Michigan residents
Powerful storms knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Michigan Monday. We spoke to DTE Energy and Consumers Energy about the cleanup and estimates for when power will be restored.
Power outages follow storms in the St. Louis area Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A wave of severe weather swept through the St.Louis area at around noon. Ameren reports that there are power outages dotting the region. Over 6,000 customers are now in the dark. Ameren serves over 1.2 million customers in the region and power is expected to be restored soon. There is a […]
Cable fault creates Halloween power outage throughout Ingham - Spartan Newsroom
As Ingham County residents were ending their night of Halloween festivities, they returned home to the dead of night engulfing their homes and streets. On Sunday, about 3,175 Lansing BWL customers in the area bounded by Grand River and Michigan Avenue from Frandor to Delta Street experienced a power outage caused by a cable fault. […]
Hundreds of thousands throughout Lower Peninsula still without power after major storms, floods
Crews are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents Friday morning after major storms swept through much of the Lower Peninsula this week.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Wallace, Michigan
| City | Wallace |
| County | Menominee |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49893 |
Various trees reported down on power lines. Time is estimated from radar.